Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.41.49
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesServe Attentively and With Pleasure
“[Śukadeva Gosvāmī continued:] O best of kings, having spoken these words, Sudāmā could understand what Kṛṣṇa and Balarāma wanted. Thus with great pleasure he presented Them with garlands of fresh, fragrant flowers.”
What the purport teaches
- After speaking, Sudāmā understood what Kṛṣṇa and Balarāma wanted.
- He presented Them with garlands made of fresh, fragrant flowers.
- Sudāmā made his offering with great pleasure. His service joined attention to Their wishes with a joyful heart.
Try this today
Offer Kṛṣṇa a fresh flower today with care and pleasure.
Ask yourself
How can I make my service more attentive and joyful?
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.