Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.74.27-28
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesHonor Kṛṣṇa With Joyful Devotion
“After bathing Lord Kṛṣṇa’s feet, Mahārāja Yudhiṣṭhira joyfully sprinkled the water upon his own head, and then upon the heads of his wife, brothers, other family members and ministers. That water purifies the whole world. As he honored the Lord with presentations of yellow silken garments and precious jeweled ornaments, the King’s tear-filled eyes prevented him from looking directly at the Lord.”
What the purport teaches
- Mahārāja Yudhiṣṭhira joyfully sprinkled the water from Lord Kṛṣṇa’s feet upon his own head. This water purifies the whole world.
- He shared that sacred water with his wife, brothers, other family members and ministers.
- The King honored the Lord with yellow silken garments and precious jeweled ornaments. His eyes filled with tears, preventing him from looking directly at the Lord.
Try this today
Take a quiet moment today to offer Lord Kṛṣṇa your heartfelt respects.
Ask yourself
How can I bring more heartfelt attention to honoring Lord 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.