Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 1.19.11
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesHumility Invites Good Will
“There were also many other saintly demigods, kings and special royal orders called aruṇādayas [a special rank of rājarṣis] from different dynasties of sages. When they all assembled together to meet the Emperor [Parīkṣit], he received them properly and bowed his head to the ground.”
What the purport teaches
- Bowing the head to the ground to honor superiors is excellent etiquette that deeply touches the honored guest.
- Although honored by the sages and kings, Mahārāja Parīkṣit welcomed them humbly, seeking forgiveness for any offenses.
- Through this humility, he implored everyone’s good will for going back home, back to Godhead.
Try this today
Offer a sincere apology today for one offense you remember.
Ask yourself
How can you seek forgiveness with genuine humility rather than defend your position?
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.