Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.46.7
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesRespectful Acceptance Becomes Service
“Śukadeva Gosvāmī said: Thus addressed, O King, Uddhava respectfully accepted his master’s message, mounted his chariot and set off for Nanda-gokula.”
What the purport teaches
- Uddhava respectfully accepted his master’s message.
- He mounted his chariot and began the journey entrusted to him.
- His destination was Nanda-gokula. He put his respectful acceptance into action by carrying out the Lord’s mission.
Try this today
Complete one small act of devotional service today rather than leaving it as an intention.
Ask yourself
How can I turn respectful hearing into practical devotional service?
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.