Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 4.17.1
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesRespond to Appreciation with Respect
“The great sage Maitreya continued: In this way the reciters who were glorifying Mahārāja Pṛthu readily described his qualities and chivalrous activities. At the end, Mahārāja Pṛthu offered them various presentations with all due respect and worshiped them adequately.”
What the purport teaches
- The reciters described Mahārāja Pṛthu’s qualities and chivalrous activities.
- After hearing their praise, Mahārāja Pṛthu offered them various gifts.
- He treated the reciters with due respect and worshiped them adequately.
Try this today
Thank someone who has encouraged you, and acknowledge their effort with respect.
Ask yourself
How do I respond when someone sincerely appreciates my efforts?
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.