Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 1.11.15
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesWorship and Sharing Complete the Welcome
“In each and every door of the residential houses, auspicious things like curd, unbroken fruits, sugarcane and full waterpots with articles for worship, incense and candles were all displayed.”
What the purport teaches
- Every household was ready to receive the Lord with auspicious articles and offerings. The reception was not merely outward decoration.
- The residents worshiped the Lord with incense, lamps, flowers, sweets and fruits according to their capacity. A warm reception did not depend on everyone offering the same amount.
- Food was first offered to the Lord, and its remnants were distributed among the citizens. The purport explains that no function is complete without distributing food.
Try this today
Offer a piece of fruit to the Lord today, then share the offered food with someone.
Ask yourself
How can I worship the Lord according to my capacity and share with others?
Carry the question through the day, then answer it in your own words before sleep.
The study points, practice and question are short summaries drawn from Śrīla Prabhupāda's translation and purport. Read the full purport to go deeper.