Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 4.11.35
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesReceive Instruction With Respect
“Thus Svāyambhuva Manu, after giving instruction to Dhruva Mahārāja, his grandson, received respectful obeisances from him. Then Lord Manu and the great sages went back to their respective homes.”
What the purport teaches
- Svāyambhuva Manu gave instruction to his grandson, Dhruva Mahārāja.
- Dhruva Mahārāja offered respectful obeisances to Manu after receiving his instruction.
- After this respectful exchange, Manu and the great sages returned to their respective homes.
Try this today
Thank someone today for helpful guidance you have received.
Ask yourself
How do I show respect when someone offers me helpful instruction?
Carry the question through the day, then answer it in your own words before sleep.
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