Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.41.43
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesSudāmā Welcomes the Lords with Reverence
“The two Lords then went to the house of the garland-maker Sudāmā. When Sudāmā saw Them he at once stood up and then bowed down, placing his head on the ground.”
What the purport teaches
- The two Lords went to the house of Sudāmā, the garland-maker.
- As soon as Sudāmā saw Them, he stood up.
- He then bowed down with his head on the ground, welcoming Them with reverence.
Try this today
Begin your devotional practice today with a deliberate bow of respect to the Lord.
Ask yourself
How can I bring Sudāmā’s readiness and reverence into my devotional 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.