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Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.86.38

Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devotees

Welcome the Lord with Joy

“Śrutadeva received Lord Acyuta into his home with as much enthusiasm as that shown by King Bahulāśva. After bowing down to the Lord and the sages, Śrutadeva began to dance with great joy, waving his shawl.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam 10.86.38, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Śrutadeva welcomes Lord Acyuta into his home with as much enthusiasm as King Bahulāśva.
  • He bows down to both the Lord and the sages.
  • Overcome with joy, he dances while waving his shawl.

Try this today

Offer a respectful bow to the Lord today, taking a moment to express your joy in serving Him.

Ask yourself

How can I bring more sincere enthusiasm into my welcome of 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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