Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 11.9.6
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesNotice Noise While Serving
“The girl went to a private place and began to make preparations so that the unexpected male guests could eat. As she was beating the rice, the conchshell bracelets on her arms were colliding and making a loud noise.”
What the purport teaches
- The girl went to a private place to prepare food for her unexpected guests.
- She began beating rice so that the guests could eat.
- As she worked, the conchshell bracelets on her arms collided and made a loud noise.
Try this today
While preparing food or helping someone today, notice any noise made by your own movements or belongings.
Ask yourself
What unnecessary noise do I notice while carrying out a helpful task?
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.