Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 11.5.43
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesHear Devotional Teachings With Gratitude
“Nārada Muni said: Having thus heard the science of devotional service, Nimi, the King of Mithilā, felt extremely satisfied and, along with the sacrificial priests, offered respectful worship to the sagacious sons of Jayantī.”
What the purport teaches
- King Nimi of Mithilā heard the science of devotional service and felt extremely satisfied.
- Along with the sacrificial priests, he offered respectful worship to the sages who had taught him.
- These sages were the nine Yogendras, the sons of Jayantī. She was the wife of Ṛṣabhadeva.
Try this today
Offer a respectful word of thanks to someone from whom you have learned about devotional service.
Ask yourself
How do I express gratitude to those who teach me devotional service?
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.