Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.48.13-14
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesWelcome the Lord with Affection and Reverence
“Akrūra stood up in great joy when he saw them, his own relatives and the greatest of exalted personalities, coming from a distance. After embracing them and greeting them, Akrūra bowed down to Kṛṣṇa and Balarāma and was greeted by Them in return. Then, when his guests had taken their seats, he worshiped them in accordance with scriptural rules.”
What the purport teaches
- Akrūra rose in great joy when he saw his relatives, the greatest of exalted personalities, approaching. He embraced and greeted them.
- Śrīla Jīva Gosvāmī explains that Kṛṣṇa and the others approached in a friendly attitude. Akrūra first reciprocated that friendly mood.
- While offering hospitality, Akrūra expressed his natural devotional attitude by bowing to Kṛṣṇa and Balarāma. After his guests were seated, he worshiped them according to scriptural rules.
Try this today
Offer a respectful bow to Kṛṣṇa today, taking a moment to express genuine affection.
Ask yourself
How can I bring both warmth and reverence into my 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.