Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.53.34
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesServe With Generous Hospitality
“Generous King Bhīṣmaka arranged opulent accommodations for the two Lords, and also for Their army and entourage. In this way he afforded Them proper hospitality.”
What the purport teaches
- Generous King Bhīṣmaka arranged opulent accommodations for the two Lords.
- He also provided accommodations for Their army and entourage. His care included those who accompanied Them.
- Through these thoughtful arrangements, Bhīṣmaka offered Them proper hospitality.
Try this today
Make one practical arrangement today to help a guest feel welcome.
Ask yourself
How can I make my hospitality more thoughtful and inclusive?
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.