Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.48.29
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesThe Supreme Lord Honors His Devotee
“The Supreme Lord said: You are Our spiritual master, paternal uncle and praiseworthy friend, and We are like your sons, always dependent on your protection, sustenance and compassion.”
What the purport teaches
- The Supreme Lord honors His devotee as His spiritual master, paternal uncle and praiseworthy friend.
- He describes Himself and His companion as being like the devotee's sons.
- He speaks of depending on the devotee's protection, sustenance and compassion. His words express a close and affectionate relationship.
Try this today
Express sincere appreciation today to someone who has offered you guidance or care.
Ask yourself
What can you learn from the respectful way the Supreme Lord addresses His devotee?
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.