Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.86.30
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesServe with Gentle Words and Care
“When they had eaten to their full satisfaction, for their further pleasure the King began to speak slowly and in a gentle voice as he held Lord Viṣṇu’s feet in his lap and happily massaged them.”
What the purport teaches
- The King first ensured that his guests had eaten to their full satisfaction.
- For their further pleasure, he spoke slowly and in a gentle voice.
- He happily held Lord Viṣṇu’s feet in his lap and massaged them, continuing his personal service.
Try this today
During one act of service today, speak slowly and gently, with attention to the other person’s comfort.
Ask yourself
How can gentleness and attention make my service more pleasing?
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.