Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.71.12
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesThe Almighty Lord Honors His Superiors
“The almighty Personality of Godhead, the son of Devakī, begged His superiors for permission to leave. Then He ordered His servants, headed by Dāruka and Jaitra, to prepare for departure.”
What the purport teaches
- Although He is the almighty Personality of Godhead, Lord Kṛṣṇa asked His superiors for permission to leave.
- These superiors included Vasudeva, Lord Kṛṣṇa’s father.
- The Lord then ordered His servants, headed by Dāruka and Jaitra, to prepare for departure.
Try this today
Before beginning a shared task today, respectfully consult the elder or person responsible.
Ask yourself
What can I learn from Lord Kṛṣṇa’s respectful dealings with His superiors?
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.