Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.85.35
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesRecognizing the Lords Inspires Joyful Respect
“When the King of the Daityas, Bali Mahārāja, noticed the arrival of the two Lords, his heart overflowed with joy, since he knew Them to be the Supreme Soul and worshipable Deity of the entire universe, and especially of himself. He immediately stood up and then bowed down to offer respects, along with his entire entourage.”
What the purport teaches
- Bali Mahārāja’s heart overflows with joy when he sees the two Lords arrive.
- He recognizes Them as the Supreme Soul and worshipable Deity of the entire universe, and especially of himself.
- He immediately rises and bows down with his entire entourage to offer respects.
Try this today
Offer a respectful bow to the Lord, remembering Bali Mahārāja’s joyful welcome.
Ask yourself
How can recognizing the Lord as personally worshipable shape the way I offer respect?
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.