Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.42.13
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesWorship Through Respectful Offerings
“Leaving her with these sweet words, Lord Kṛṣṇa walked further down the road. The merchants along the way worshiped Him and His elder brother by presenting Them with various respectful offerings, including pān, garlands and fragrant substances.”
What the purport teaches
- Lord Kṛṣṇa left the woman with sweet words and continued down the road.
- The merchants along the way worshiped Kṛṣṇa and His elder brother.
- Their respectful offerings included pān, garlands and fragrant substances. Their worship took the concrete form of giving.
Try this today
Offer Kṛṣṇa a flower today with respectful attention.
Ask yourself
What simple offering could express your respect and devotion to Kṛṣṇa?
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.