Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.86.23
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesAffection Blossoms into Reverence
“As soon as the people saw Lord Uttamaḥśloka, their faces and hearts blossomed with affection. Joining their palms above their heads, they bowed down to the Lord and to the sages accompanying Him, whom they had previously only heard about.”
What the purport teaches
- Seeing Lord Uttamaḥśloka, the people's faces and hearts blossomed with affection.
- They joined their palms above their heads and bowed down to the Lord.
- They also bowed to the sages accompanying Him, whom they had previously only heard about.
Try this today
Join your palms and bow to the Lord today, taking a moment to express affection and respect.
Ask yourself
How can my outward gestures of respect express heartfelt affection?
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.