Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 4.2.7
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesWelcome and Respect in the Assembly
“Dakṣa was adequately welcomed by the president of the great assembly, Lord Brahmā. After offering Lord Brahmā respect, Dakṣa, by the order of Brahmā, properly took his seat.”
What the purport teaches
- Lord Brahmā, the president of the great assembly, properly welcomed Dakṣa.
- Dakṣa offered respect to Lord Brahmā.
- Following Lord Brahmā’s order, Dakṣa properly took his seat.
Try this today
Offer a thoughtful greeting to someone you meet today.
Ask yourself
How can I show respect both when welcoming others and when being welcomed?
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.