Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.53.44
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesApproach Worship Clean and Peaceful
“Upon reaching the goddess’s temple, Rukmiṇī first washed her lotus feet and hands and then sipped water for purification. Thus sanctified and peaceful, she came into the presence of mother Ambikā.”
What the purport teaches
- On reaching the goddess’s temple, Rukmiṇī first washed her lotus feet and hands.
- She then sipped water for purification.
- Sanctified and peaceful, she entered the presence of mother Ambikā.
Try this today
Before your prayer today, wash your hands and pause quietly.
Ask yourself
How do I prepare myself to approach worship peacefully?
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.