Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.41.2
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesAmazement Alongside Faithful Duties
“When Akrūra saw the vision disappear, he came out of the water and quickly finished his various ritual duties. He then returned to the chariot, astonished.”
What the purport teaches
- Akrūra saw the vision disappear and came out of the water.
- He quickly finished his various ritual duties rather than leaving them unfinished.
- He then returned to the chariot, still astonished by what he had seen.
Try this today
Complete one small devotional duty today without leaving it unfinished.
Ask yourself
How can Akrūra’s example encourage you to complete your devotional duties with care?
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.