Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.71.39
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesJoy in Welcoming the Supreme Lord
“King Yudhiṣṭhira respectfully brought Lord Govinda, the Supreme God of gods, to his personal quarters. The King was so overcome with joy that he could not remember all the rituals of worship.”
What the purport teaches
- King Yudhiṣṭhira respectfully brought Lord Govinda to his personal quarters. Govinda is the Supreme God of gods, the Supreme Personality of Godhead.
- The King became so overwhelmed with joy that he could not remember all the rituals of worship.
- His jubilation left him practically forgetting what to do to receive and worship Kṛṣṇa properly. His confusion arose amid a deeply respectful welcome.
Try this today
Before worshiping Kṛṣṇa today, pause briefly to remember whom you are welcoming and serving.
Ask yourself
How can I keep heartfelt joy and respect present in my worship of Kṛṣṇa?
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.