Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 4.1.23
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesJoyful Respect Despite Difficulty
“The sage was standing on one leg, but as soon as he saw that the three deities had appeared before him, he was so pleased to see them all together that despite great difficulty he approached them on one leg.”
What the purport teaches
- The sage was standing on one leg when the three deities appeared before him.
- He was very pleased to see all three together.
- Despite great difficulty, he approached them on one leg. His pleasure in seeing them was expressed through his effort to approach.
Try this today
Make one small effort today to greet someone respectfully, even if it is inconvenient.
Ask yourself
How can I express sincere respect even when doing so takes effort?
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.