Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.62.23-24
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesAffection Expressed Through Faithful Service
“Ūṣā worshiped Aniruddha with faithful service, offering Him priceless garments, along with garlands, fragrances, incense, lamps, sitting places and so on. She also offered Him beverages, all types of food, and sweet words. As He thus remained hidden in the young ladies’ quarters, Aniruddha did not notice the passing of the days, for His senses were captivated by Ūṣā, whose affection for Him ever increased.”
What the purport teaches
- Ūṣā worshiped Aniruddha with faithful service. She offered priceless garments, garlands, fragrances, incense, lamps and sitting places.
- Her offerings also included beverages, many kinds of food and sweet words. Her affection found expression in attentive service.
- Aniruddha remained hidden in the young ladies’ quarters and did not notice the passing days. His senses were captivated by Ūṣā, whose affection continually increased.
Try this today
In your devotional service today, give special attention to one simple offering and the words with which you offer it.
Ask yourself
How does Ūṣā’s service show affection through both actions and words?
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.