Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.60.59
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesThe Supreme Lord Exemplifies Household Duties
“The almighty Lord Hari, preceptor of all the worlds, similarly behaved like a conventional householder in the palaces of His other queens, performing the religious duties of a family man.”
What the purport teaches
- Lord Hari is almighty and the preceptor of all the worlds. His household conduct does not diminish His supreme position.
- In the palaces of His other queens, He similarly behaved like a conventional householder.
- He performed the religious duties of a family man, showing household conduct through His own actions.
Try this today
Carry out one household responsibility carefully today, remembering Lord Hari’s example.
Ask yourself
How can I give more care to my daily responsibilities while keeping the Supreme Lord in mind?
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.