Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 4.19.42
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesSatisfying Guests Through Respect and Charity
“All the great sages and brāhmaṇas said: O mighty King, by your invitation all classes of living entities have attended this assembly. They have come from Pitṛloka and the heavenly planets, and great sages as well as common men have attended this meeting. Now all of them are very much satisfied by your dealings and your charity towards them.”
What the purport teaches
- At King Pṛthu’s invitation, all classes of living entities attended the assembly. They included inhabitants of Pitṛloka and the heavenly planets, great sages, and common people.
- The King honored those who came through his dealings and charity. His welcome extended to everyone assembled.
- The great sages and brāhmaṇas told the King that all the guests were very satisfied. Their words acknowledged his care for those he had invited.
Try this today
Today, welcome someone warmly and offer them one small act of generosity, such as sharing food.
Ask yourself
How can I help everyone I welcome feel respected and cared for?
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.