Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.57.25
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesHonor the Lord With Love
“The King of Mithilā immediately rose from his seat when he saw Lord Balarāma approaching. With great love the King honored the supremely worshipable Lord by offering Him elaborate worship, as stipulated by scriptural injunctions.”
What the purport teaches
- The King of Mithilā immediately rose from his seat when he saw Lord Balarāma approaching.
- With great love, the King honored the supremely worshipable Lord.
- His elaborate worship followed scriptural injunctions. Affection and proper observance were joined in his service.
Try this today
During your worship today, pause to offer your attention and affection rather than acting mechanically.
Ask yourself
How can I bring both affection and care to my worship?
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.