Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.53.16
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesRespect Expressed Through Thoughtful Hospitality
“Bhīṣmaka, the lord of Vidarbha, came out of the city and met King Damaghoṣa, offering him tokens of respect. Bhīṣmaka then settled Damaghoṣa in a residence especially constructed for the occasion.”
What the purport teaches
- Bhīṣmaka, the lord of Vidarbha, went out of the city to meet King Damaghoṣa.
- He offered Damaghoṣa tokens of respect. His welcome included personal attention.
- Bhīṣmaka settled his guest in a residence especially constructed for the occasion. His hospitality included practical arrangements.
Try this today
Welcome someone warmly today and attend to one simple need they have.
Ask yourself
How can your welcome to another person include both respect and practical care?
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.