Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.15.17
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesServe the Supreme Lord With Care
“Some of the cowherd boys, who were all great souls, would then massage His lotus feet, and others, qualified by being free of all sin, would expertly fan the Supreme Lord.”
What the purport teaches
- Some cowherd boys, described as great souls, massaged Kṛṣṇa’s lotus feet.
- Others, qualified by being free from all sin, expertly fanned the Supreme Lord.
- They fanned Him very carefully, creating gentle and cooling breezes.
Try this today
Choose one small act of devotional service today and do it carefully, without rushing.
Ask yourself
How can the boys’ careful service shape the attention you bring to devotional service?
Carry the question through the day, then answer it in your own words before sleep.
From Canto 10, chapter 14 onward, the translation and purports were completed by Śrīla Prabhupāda's disciples after his departure, and published by the Bhaktivedanta Book Trust.