Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.46.15
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesCare Before Conversation
“After Uddhava had eaten first-class food, been seated comfortably on a bed and been relieved of his fatigue by a foot massage and other means, Nanda inquired from him as follows.”
What the purport teaches
- Nanda offered Uddhava first-class food and a comfortable place to sit.
- Uddhava’s fatigue was relieved by a foot massage and other care before Nanda questioned him.
- Śrīla Jīva Gosvāmī explains that Nanda had a servant massage Uddhava’s feet, since Uddhava was his nephew.
Try this today
Offer someone food, a comfortable seat or a chance to rest before beginning a conversation.
Ask yourself
How can I attend to someone’s comfort before asking for their attention?
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.