Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.83.21
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesRespectful Welcome and Determined Effort
“My father properly honored each king according to his strength and seniority. Then those whose minds were fixed on me took up the bow and arrow and one by one tried to pierce the target in the midst of the assembly.”
What the purport teaches
- Lakṣmaṇā’s father properly honored each king according to his strength and seniority.
- Those whose minds were fixed on her took up the bow and arrow. One by one, they tried to pierce the target before the assembly.
- The ācāryas explain that only kings extremely intent on winning the princess’s hand even dared to attempt the shot.
Try this today
Offer one person a sincere acknowledgment of their experience or ability today.
Ask yourself
How can I show thoughtful respect to others while they pursue a difficult task?
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.