Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.23.15
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesApproaching Others With Humility
“The cowherd boys then went to the house where the brāhmaṇas’ wives were staying. There the boys saw those chaste ladies sitting, nicely decorated with fine ornaments. Bowing down to the brāhmaṇa ladies, the boys addressed them in all humility.”
What the purport teaches
- The cowherd boys went to the house where the brāhmaṇas’ wives were staying.
- They saw the chaste ladies seated there, beautifully decorated with fine ornaments.
- The boys bowed down before the ladies and addressed them with humility.
Try this today
Make one request today with a respectful greeting and humble words.
Ask yourself
Does the way I ask for help show respect and humility?
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.