Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 3.4.14
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesReceive the Lord’s Affection With Gratitude
“Uddhava said: O Vidura, when I was thus favored at every moment by the Supreme Personality of Godhead and addressed by Him with great affection, my words failed in tears, and the hairs on my body erupted. After smearing my tears, I, with folded hands, spoke like this.”
What the purport teaches
- Uddhava described being favored at every moment by the Supreme Personality of Godhead. The Lord addressed him with great affection.
- Overwhelmed by that affection, Uddhava could hardly speak through his tears. The hairs on his body stood on end.
- After wiping his tears, Uddhava folded his hands and spoke. His response to the Lord’s favor was deeply affectionate and respectful.
Try this today
Fold your hands and offer a short, sincere expression of gratitude to the Lord.
Ask yourself
How do I respond when I reflect on the Lord’s affection and favor?
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.