Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.64.30
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesHonor the Lord Before Departing
“Having spoken thus, Mahārāja Nṛga circumambulated Lord Kṛṣṇa and touched his crown to the Lord’s feet. Granted permission to depart, King Nṛga then boarded a wonderful celestial airplane as all the people present looked on.”
What the purport teaches
- After speaking, Mahārāja Nṛga circumambulates Lord Kṛṣṇa.
- He touches his crown to the Lord’s feet, offering respect through his actions.
- Only after receiving permission to depart does Nṛga board the wonderful celestial airplane, while everyone present watches.
Try this today
Before leaving home today, pause to bow respectfully to Lord Kṛṣṇa.
Ask yourself
How can I express respect for the Lord through actions as well as 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.