Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.58.6
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesHonor the Lord’s Companions
“Sātyaki also accepted a seat of honor after receiving worship and welcome from the Pāṇḍavas, and the Lord’s other companions, being duly honored, sat down in various places.”
What the purport teaches
- The Pāṇḍavas welcomed and worshiped Sātyaki. He then accepted a seat of honor.
- The Lord’s other companions were also duly honored. Their welcome was not overlooked.
- After receiving this honor, the other companions sat down in various places. The welcome included both the Lord and those accompanying Him.
Try this today
Warmly welcome a devotee today and offer them a comfortable place to sit.
Ask yourself
How can you show thoughtful respect to those who accompany and serve the Lord?
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.