Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.80.24
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesKṛṣṇa’s Loving Honor Astonishes the Palace
“The people in the royal palace were astonished to see Kṛṣṇa, the Lord of spotless glory, so lovingly honor this shabbily dressed brāhmaṇa.”
What the purport teaches
- The people in the royal palace saw Kṛṣṇa honor the shabbily dressed brāhmaṇa.
- Kṛṣṇa, the Lord of spotless glory, showed him intense loving affection.
- The palace residents were astonished by this loving honor. The brāhmaṇa’s outward appearance contrasted with the welcome he received.
Try this today
Notice one judgment you make about someone’s clothing today, and choose to treat that person with respect.
Ask yourself
Would I have been surprised to see Kṛṣṇa give such honor to someone shabbily dressed?
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.