Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.86.40
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesFulfillment in Devotional Service
“With the wash water, the virtuous Śrutadeva copiously sprinkled himself, his house and his family. Overjoyed, he felt that all his desires had now been fulfilled.”
What the purport teaches
- The virtuous Śrutadeva generously sprinkles himself with the water used to wash his guests’ feet.
- He also sprinkles his house and family with that water.
- He is overjoyed and feels that all his desires have now been fulfilled.
Try this today
After one small act of service to the Lord today, pause to appreciate the opportunity rather than asking for anything more.
Ask yourself
What does Śrutadeva’s joy teach me about finding fulfillment in serving 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.