Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.84.42
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesReceive Spiritual Guidance With Humility
“Śukadeva Gosvāmī said: After hearing these statements of the sages, generous Vasudeva bowed his head to the ground and, praising them, requested them to become his priests.”
What the purport teaches
- Generous Vasudeva first hears the sages’ statements. His response follows attentive listening.
- He bows his head to the ground and praises them, expressing deep respect.
- He requests the sages to become his priests, turning their guidance into action.
Try this today
Reread one instruction from these sages and choose one small way to put it into practice today.
Ask yourself
Do I receive spiritual guidance with both respect and a willingness to act?
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.