Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 3.23.24
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesDevahūti's Dedication to Service
“The lotus-eyed Devahūti accepted the order of her husband. Because of her dirty dress and the locks of matted hair on her head, she did not look very attractive.”
What the purport teaches
- The lotus-eyed Devahūti accepted her husband's instruction.
- Her clothing was dirty, and her hair had become matted. The purport says it appears that her hair had remained uncombed for many years.
- She had neglected her bodily dress and comforts to engage in her husband's service.
Try this today
Set aside a few minutes of personal leisure to perform one helpful task for someone.
Ask yourself
What does Devahūti's condition reveal about her dedication to serving her husband?
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.