Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.69.14
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesThe Supreme Lord Models Respect
“The Supreme Lord is the greatest upholder of religious principles. Thus when He noticed Nārada, He rose at once from Goddess Śrī’s bed, bowed His crowned head at Nārada’s feet and, joining His palms, had the sage sit in His own seat.”
What the purport teaches
- The Supreme Lord is the greatest upholder of religious principles. His welcome of Nārada displayed those principles in action.
- Upon noticing Nārada, Kṛṣṇa immediately rose from Goddess Śrī’s bed. He bowed His crowned head at the sage’s feet.
- With His palms joined, the Lord offered Nārada His own seat. His welcome was both respectful and personal.
Try this today
Welcome someone attentively today and offer them a comfortable seat.
Ask yourself
How could Kṛṣṇa’s prompt and respectful welcome shape the way you receive others?
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.