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Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.67.27

Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devotees

Praise and Obeisances to the Lord

“In the heavens the demigods, perfect mystics and great sages cried out, “Victory to You! Obeisances to You! Excellent! Well done!” and showered flowers upon the Lord.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam 10.67.27, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The demigods, perfect mystics and great sages praised the Lord from the heavens.
  • They cried, “Victory to You! Obeisances to You! Excellent! Well done!” Their words expressed praise and reverence.
  • They also showered flowers upon the Lord, accompanying their words with an offering.

Try this today

Offer a respectful bow to the Lord and say, “Obeisances to You!”

Ask yourself

How can you make your own praise of the Lord more attentive and heartfelt?

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.

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