Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.81.13
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesThe Self-Satisfied Lord Honors Sudāmā
“The next day, Sudāmā set off for home while being honored by Lord Kṛṣṇa, the self-satisfied maintainer of the universe. The brāhmaṇa felt greatly delighted, my dear King, as he walked along the road.”
What the purport teaches
- Lord Kṛṣṇa maintains the supply of desirable objects for the whole universe. He was about to give Sudāmā opulence greater than Indra’s.
- Kṛṣṇa is perfectly complete in His own bliss. His capacity for bestowing gifts is unlimited.
- Kṛṣṇa accompanied Sudāmā a short distance, bowed down to him and spoke respectful words before parting. Sudāmā walked home greatly delighted.
Try this today
Spend a minute remembering Kṛṣṇa’s respectful farewell to Sudāmā.
Ask yourself
What touches you about the maintainer of the universe personally honoring Sudāmā?
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.