Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.45.46
Poṣaṇa· The Lord's protectionService Completed, More Service Offered
“Yamarāja said, “So be it,” and brought forth the guru’s son. Then those two most exalted Yadus presented the boy to Their spiritual master and said to him, “Please select another boon.””
What the purport teaches
- Yamarāja accepted the command, saying, “So be it,” and brought forth the guru’s son.
- The two most exalted Yadus presented the boy to Their spiritual master, fulfilling his request.
- They then invited Their teacher to select another boon. Having completed this service, They offered to do still more.
Try this today
Complete one small task for someone today, then ask whether there is anything else you can do.
Ask yourself
When I finish a service, am I willing to ask whether further help is needed?
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.