Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 2.9.41
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesServe With Humility and Self-Control
“Nārada, the most dear of the inheritor sons of Brahmā, always ready to serve his father, strictly follows the instructions of his father by his mannerly behavior, meekness and sense control.”
What the purport teaches
- Nārada was the most dear among Brahmā’s inheritor sons. He was always ready to serve his father.
- Nārada strictly followed his father’s instructions. His obedience was expressed through his behavior.
- Good manners, meekness and sense control marked Nārada’s service. His readiness to serve went together with personal discipline.
Try this today
Carry out one instruction you have received today with care, courtesy and without arguing.
Ask yourself
How can I bring more humility and self-control to the service I offer?
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.