Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.64.9
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesBow Respectfully Before the Lord
“Śukadeva Gosvāmī said: Thus questioned by Kṛṣṇa, whose forms are unlimited, the King, his helmet as dazzling as the sun, bowed down to Lord Mādhava and replied as follows.”
What the purport teaches
- Śukadeva Gosvāmī describes Kṛṣṇa as having unlimited forms.
- The King wore a helmet as dazzling as the sun.
- Before replying, the King bowed down to Lord Mādhava, showing respect despite his own splendor.
Try this today
Offer a respectful bow to Lord Kṛṣṇa today as a small act of devotional service.
Ask yourself
How can I approach the Lord with respect rather than self-importance?
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.