Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.68.19
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesRecognizing the Lord’s Power Inspires Reverence
“They approached Lord Balarāma and worshiped Him with gifts of cows and arghya, as was fitting. Those among the Kurus who understood His true power bowed down to Him, touching their heads to the ground.”
What the purport teaches
- The Kurus approached Lord Balarāma and worshiped Him with gifts of cows and arghya, as was fitting.
- Those who understood His true power bowed down, touching their heads to the ground.
- The ācāryas explain that even elders such as Bhīṣmadeva bowed down to Lord Baladeva.
Try this today
Offer a respectful bow to Lord Balarāma today, remembering His true power.
Ask yourself
What does the elders’ bowing teach you about reverence for the Lord?
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.