Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.84.7
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesRespect Takes the Form of Service
“Lord Kṛṣṇa, Lord Balarāma and the other kings and leaders properly worshiped the sages by offering them words of greeting, sitting places, water for washing their feet, drinking water, flower garlands, incense and sandalwood paste.”
What the purport teaches
- Lord Kṛṣṇa, Lord Balarāma and the assembled leaders properly worshiped the sages.
- They offered words of greeting, sitting places, water for washing the sages’ feet and drinking water.
- They also offered flower garlands, incense and sandalwood paste. Their welcome included both respectful words and practical service.
Try this today
Welcome a visiting devotee with a kind greeting and offer a seat or drinking water.
Ask yourself
How can I express respect through practical care rather than words alone?
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.