Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 1.19.33
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesWelcome Saints With Gratitude
“Simply by our remembering you, our houses become instantly sanctified. And what to speak of seeing you, touching you, washing your holy feet and offering you a seat in our home?”
What the purport teaches
- Even remembering a saintly devotee sanctifies the home. The translation further praises meeting, honoring and welcoming such a devotee.
- Holy places remain sanctified by the presence of great saints, who remove accumulated sins. Their presence also purifies the homes of worldly people.
- Saints visit householders not for selfish gain but to sanctify their homes. Householders should therefore receive them gratefully and avoid dishonoring them.
Try this today
Spend a quiet moment at home remembering a saintly devotee and appreciating their purifying presence.
Ask yourself
How can I make my welcome to saintly devotees more grateful and respectful?
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.