Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 2.9.16
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesThe Lord Welcomes His Loving Servitors
“The Personality of Godhead, seen leaning favorably towards His loving servitors, His very sight intoxicating and attractive, appeared to be very much satisfied. He had a smiling face decorated with an enchanting reddish hue. He was dressed in yellow robes and wore earrings and a helmet on his head. He had four hands, and His chest was marked with the lines of the goddess of fortune.”
What the purport teaches
- The Lord appeared satisfied, smiling and favorably inclined toward His loving servitors. His form was enchanting and attractive.
- The purport describes the yoga-pīṭha, where the Lord receives His eternal devotees. Religion, knowledge, opulence and renunciation are personally seated at His lotus feet.
- The four Vedas are personally present to advise the Lord, and His energies are also present. His palace is beautifully decorated and protected by doorkeepers.
Try this today
Reread the description of the Lord’s smiling face and spend a quiet moment reflecting on His affection for His servitors.
Ask yourself
How does the Lord’s favorable attention toward His servitors affect my desire to serve Him?
Carry the question through the day, then answer it in your own words before sleep.
The study points, practice and question are short summaries drawn from Śrīla Prabhupāda's translation and purport. Read the full purport to go deeper.