Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.41.44
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesWorship Through Thoughtful Offerings
“After offering Them seats and bathing Their feet, Sudāmā worshiped Them and Their companions with arghya, garlands, pān, sandalwood paste and other presentations.”
What the purport teaches
- Sudāmā offered Kṛṣṇa and Balarāma seats and bathed Their feet. His worship included practical acts of welcome.
- He worshiped Them with arghya, garlands, pān, sandalwood paste and other presentations.
- Sudāmā also included Their companions in his worship. His care extended to those who came with the Lords.
Try this today
Make one small offering to Kṛṣṇa today, taking care to present it respectfully.
Ask yourself
How can I bring more thoughtful care to my worship?
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.