Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.48.4
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesUddhava’s Reverence for His Lord
“Uddhava also received a seat of honor, since he was a saintly person, but he simply touched it and sat on the floor. Then Lord Kṛṣṇa, imitating the manners of human society, quickly made Himself comfortable on an opulent bed.”
What the purport teaches
- Uddhava received a seat of honor because he was a saintly person.
- Out of reverence for his Lord, he declined the opulent seat. He touched it with his hand and sat on the floor.
- Kṛṣṇa imitated the manners of human society and made Himself comfortable on a rich bed in the inner chambers.
Try this today
During worship today, pause to offer respect to Kṛṣṇa before seeking your own comfort.
Ask yourself
What does Uddhava’s response to an offered honor teach you about reverence?
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.