Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 11.6.32
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesBrahmā Bows Before the Supreme Lord
“Śrī Śukadeva Gosvāmī said: Thus addressed by the Lord of the universe, the self-born Brahmā fell down in obeisances at the lotus feet of the Lord. Surrounded by all the demigods, the great Brahmā then returned to his personal abode.”
What the purport teaches
- Brahmā has been addressed by the Lord of the universe.
- Although great and self-born, Brahmā falls down in obeisances at the Lord’s lotus feet.
- Surrounded by all the demigods, Brahmā then returns to his personal abode.
Try this today
Offer one deliberate, respectful bow to the Lord today, remembering Brahmā’s example.
Ask yourself
What can Brahmā’s respectful response teach me about approaching the Lord?
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.