Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 12.6.71
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesDivine Authority Receives Respect
“Just like an earthly king, you travel about everywhere spreading fear among the unholy as the powerful deities of the directions offer you in their folded palms lotus flowers and other respectful presentations.”
What the purport teaches
- The prayer compares the one addressed to an earthly king traveling everywhere.
- His presence spreads fear among the unholy.
- The powerful deities of the directions honor him with folded palms, lotus flowers and other respectful presentations.
Try this today
Fold your palms during a prayer today as a simple expression of respect.
Ask yourself
What does the respectful conduct of these powerful deities invite you to consider about humility?
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.