Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.85.1
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesRespect and Affection
“Śrī Bādarāyaṇi said: One day the two sons of Vasudeva — Saṅkarṣaṇa and Acyuta — came to pay him respects, bowing down at his feet. Vasudeva greeted Them with great affection and spoke to Them.”
What the purport teaches
- Saṅkarṣaṇa and Acyuta came to pay respects to Their father, Vasudeva.
- The two sons bowed down at his feet, showing him honor.
- Vasudeva greeted Them with great affection and then spoke to Them.
Try this today
Greet a parent or elder warmly and offer a sincere expression of respect.
Ask yourself
How can I bring both respect and affection into my interactions today?
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.