Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.5.6
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesCleanliness and Beauty for the Celebration
“Vrajapura, the residence of Nanda Mahārāja, was fully decorated with varieties of festoons and flags, and in different places, gates were made with varieties of flower garlands, pieces of cloth, and mango leaves. The courtyards, the gates near the roads, and everything within the rooms of the houses were perfectly swept and washed with water.”
What the purport teaches
- Vrajapura, Nanda Mahārāja’s residence, was decorated with varied festoons and flags.
- Gates in different places were decorated with flower garlands, cloth, and mango leaves.
- The courtyards, roadside gates, and interiors of the houses were thoroughly swept and washed.
Try this today
Sweep or wash one small space you use for devotional practice.
Ask yourself
How can caring for my surroundings help me prepare thoughtfully for worship?
Carry the question through the day, then answer it in your own words before sleep.
The study points, practice and question are short summaries drawn from Śrīla Prabhupāda's translation and purport. Read the full purport to go deeper.