Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 11.27.45
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesOffer prayers and ask for mercy
“The devotee should offer homage to the Lord with all kinds of hymns and prayers, both from the Purāṇas and from other ancient scriptures, and also from ordinary traditions. Praying, “O Lord, please be merciful to me!” he should fall down flat like a rod to offer his obeisances.”
What the purport teaches
- The devotee should honor the Lord with many kinds of hymns and prayers.
- These prayers may come from the Purāṇas, other ancient scriptures and ordinary traditions.
- Praying, “O Lord, please be merciful to me!” the devotee should fall down flat like a rod to offer obeisances.
Try this today
Offer the prayer “O Lord, please be merciful to me!” and bow before Him.
Ask yourself
What does asking for the Lord’s mercy mean to you personally?
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.