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Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.85.36

Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devotees

Joyful Service and Purifying Foot Water

“Bali took pleasure in offering Them elevated seats. After They sat down, he washed the feet of the two Supreme Personalities. Then he took that water, which purifies the whole world even up to Lord Brahmā, and poured it upon himself and his followers.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam 10.85.36, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Bali happily offers elevated seats to the two Supreme Personalities.
  • After They sit down, he washes Their feet.
  • He pours the foot-washing water upon himself and his followers. This water purifies the whole world, even up to Lord Brahmā.

Try this today

Perform one small act of worship today with deliberate care and happiness.

Ask yourself

How can I bring more joy and reverence into my service to the Lord?

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.

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