Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.38.40
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesThoughtful Care Brings Further Satisfaction
“When Akrūra had eaten to his satisfaction, Lord Balarāma, the supreme knower of religious duties, offered him aromatic herbs for sweetening his mouth, along with fragrances and flower garlands. Thus Akrūra once again enjoyed the highest pleasure.”
What the purport teaches
- Even after Akrūra had eaten to his satisfaction, Lord Balarāma continued to care for him.
- Balarāma, the supreme knower of religious duties, offered aromatic herbs for sweetening his mouth, fragrances and flower garlands.
- Through these further offerings, Balarāma arranged for Akrūra to enjoy the highest pleasure once again.
Try this today
After sharing a meal today, ask whether anyone needs anything further to feel comfortable.
Ask yourself
How can you remain attentive to someone’s comfort after their main needs are met?
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.