Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 3.23.27
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesReadiness to Serve With Respect
“Seeing her, the damsels suddenly rose and said with folded hands, “We are your maidservants. Tell us what we can do for you.””
What the purport teaches
- Devahūti had been wondering what to do in the great palace while wearing dirty clothes. By Kardama Muni's yogic powers, one thousand maidservants were ready to serve her.
- Seeing her, the maidservants immediately rose and addressed her with folded hands.
- They presented themselves as her servants and asked what they could do. They simply awaited her orders.
Try this today
Ask someone, “What can I do for you?” Then carry out one small task they request.
Ask yourself
How can asking what is needed make your service more thoughtful?
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.