Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 11.30.50
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesReverence and Service Even in Sadness
“Thus ordered, Dāruka circumambulated the Lord and offered obeisances to Him again and again. He placed Lord Kṛṣṇa’s lotus feet upon his head and then with a sad heart went back to the city.”
What the purport teaches
- After receiving the Lord’s order, Dāruka circumambulated Him and offered obeisances again and again.
- He placed Lord Kṛṣṇa’s lotus feet upon his head, expressing deep reverence.
- Then he returned to the city with a sad heart. His sadness did not prevent him from following the Lord’s order.
Try this today
Offer a respectful bow to Lord Kṛṣṇa before beginning one small act of devotional service today.
Ask yourself
Can I continue my devotional service with reverence even when my heart is sad?
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.