Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 11.2.3
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesWelcome a Sage With Respect
“One day the sage among the demigods, Nārada, came to the house of Vasudeva. After worshiping Nārada with suitable paraphernalia, seating him comfortably and respectfully bowing down to him, Vasudeva spoke as follows.”
What the purport teaches
- Nārada, the sage among the demigods, came to Vasudeva’s house.
- Vasudeva worshiped Nārada with suitable paraphernalia and seated him comfortably.
- Before speaking, Vasudeva respectfully bowed down to Nārada. His welcome showed care and reverence.
Try this today
When welcoming someone today, offer a comfortable seat and a respectful greeting before speaking.
Ask yourself
How can you show care and respect before beginning a conversation?
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.