Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.74.6
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesServe With Permission and Careful Preparation
“Śukadeva Gosvāmī said: Having said this, King Yudhiṣṭhira waited until the proper time for the sacrifice was at hand. Then with Lord Kṛṣṇa’s permission he selected suitable priests, all expert authorities on the Vedas, to execute the sacrifice.”
What the purport teaches
- Yudhiṣṭhira waited until the proper time to perform the sacrifice.
- Śrīdhara Svāmī explains that this suitable time was spring.
- With Lord Kṛṣṇa’s permission, the King selected suitable priests who were expert authorities on the Vedas.
Try this today
Before beginning one devotional task today, check that you have the time and guidance needed to do it carefully.
Ask yourself
Do I give proper attention to timing and qualified guidance in my service?
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.