Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.86.43
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesServe Attentively Before Speaking
“When his guests were seated comfortably, having each received a proper welcome, Śrutadeva approached them and sat down nearby with his wife, children and other dependents. Then, while massaging the Lord’s feet, he addressed Kṛṣṇa and the sages.”
What the purport teaches
- Śrutadeva first ensures that each guest has received a proper welcome and is seated comfortably.
- He then sits nearby with his wife, children and other dependents.
- While massaging the Lord’s feet, he addresses Kṛṣṇa and the sages.
Try this today
Before beginning a conversation with a guest today, check that they are comfortably seated.
Ask yourself
How can I make attentive service part of the way I speak with others?
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.