Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.73.25
Poṣaṇa· The Lord's protectionThe Lord Arranges Respectful Hospitality
“O descendant of Bharata, the Lord then had King Sahadeva honor them with offerings of clothing, jewelry, garlands and sandalwood paste, all suitable for royalty.”
What the purport teaches
- The Lord had King Sahadeva honor the kings.
- The offerings included clothing, jewelry, garlands and sandalwood paste.
- These gifts were suitable for royalty, honoring the kings in a way appropriate to their position.
Try this today
Welcome someone with a small offering suited to their needs.
Ask yourself
How can you show thoughtful respect for someone you receive today?
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.