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Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.75.23

Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devotees

Devotion Expressed Through Constant Honor

“In various ways King Yudhiṣṭhira, who had totally dedicated his life to Lord Nārāyaṇa, continuously honored his relatives, his immediate family, the other kings, his friends and well-wishers, and all others present as well.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam 10.75.23, translation

What the purport teaches

  • King Yudhiṣṭhira had totally dedicated his life to Lord Nārāyaṇa.
  • He continuously honored his relatives, immediate family, other kings, friends and well-wishers.
  • His care extended to all others present, and he honored them in various ways. His dedication to the Lord accompanied thoughtful treatment of others.

Try this today

As an expression of devotion to the Lord, offer a sincere word of appreciation to someone you might otherwise overlook.

Ask yourself

How can my dedication to the Lord be expressed in the way I honor others?

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.

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