Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.52.35
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesListen With Respect and Offer Help
“Whence have you come, crossing the impassable sea, and for what purpose? Explain all this to Us if it is not a secret, and tell Us what We may do for you.”
What the purport teaches
- Kṛṣṇa asks where the brāhmaṇa has come from after crossing the impassable sea.
- He invites the brāhmaṇa to explain his purpose, while allowing him to keep anything secret.
- Kṛṣṇa asks what He may do for the visitor, making His welcome an offer of help.
Try this today
Ask someone, “What can I do for you?” and listen without prying.
Ask yourself
Can I listen attentively without pressing someone to reveal what is private?
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.