Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.38.3
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesWonder at the Opportunity to See God
“[Śrī Akrūra thought:] What pious deeds have I done, what severe austerities undergone, what worship performed or charity given so that today I will see Lord Keśava?”
What the purport teaches
- Akrūra wondered what pious deeds he had performed to receive this opportunity.
- He considered whether severe austerities, worship or charity had brought him this good fortune.
- His thoughts centered on the extraordinary prospect of seeing Lord Keśava that very day.
Try this today
Before reading about Lord Keśava today, pause to appreciate the opportunity.
Ask yourself
Do you treat opportunities to turn toward the Lord as something precious?
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.