Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.41.40
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesAffection Expressed Through Skillful Service
“Thereupon a weaver came forward and, feeling affection for the Lords, nicely adorned Their attire with cloth ornaments of various colors.”
What the purport teaches
- The weaver came forward with affection for the Lords and adorned Their attire with colorful cloth ornaments.
- Śrīla Jīva Gosvāmī explains that the cloth armlets and earrings looked just like jewels.
- The word anurūpataḥ indicates that the colors matched nicely. The weaver’s affectionate service included careful attention to detail.
Try this today
Spend a few minutes using one of your skills in devotional service, giving attention to one small detail.
Ask yourself
What skill could I use with affection and care in the Lord’s service?
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.