Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.30.29
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesHumility Before Govinda’s Lotus Feet
“O girls! The dust of Govinda’s lotus feet is so sacred that even Brahmā, Śiva and the goddess Ramā take that dust upon their heads to dispel sinful reactions.”
What the purport teaches
- The dust of Govinda’s lotus feet is so sacred that Brahmā, Śiva and the goddess Ramā take it upon their heads.
- The purport explains that Brahmā and Śiva would come down from heaven in the late afternoon to take this dust as Kṛṣṇa returned from the cow pastures.
- These great personalities are not sinful, but in the ecstasy of pure Kṛṣṇa consciousness they feel fallen and impure. Desiring purification, they blissfully take the dust of His lotus feet.
Try this today
Offer a brief, humble prayer to Govinda for purification, remembering the reverence shown to His lotus feet.
Ask yourself
How does their humility deepen your understanding of devotion to Kṛṣṇa?
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.