Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 4.22.48
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesHumility Pleases Masters of Devotional Service
“The great sage Maitreya continued: Being thus worshiped by Mahārāja Pṛthu, the four Kumāras, who were masters of devotional service, became very pleased. Indeed, they appeared in the sky and praised the character of the King, and everyone observed them.”
What the purport teaches
- The four Kumāras, masters of devotional service, were greatly pleased by Pṛthu Mahārāja’s worship.
- They praised the King’s character, especially his devotional attitude and humility.
- The Kumāras could travel through space without machines. By Pṛthu Mahārāja’s grace, the common citizens could see them departing through the sky.
Try this today
Express appreciation for a teacher of devotional service with a few humble, sincere words.
Ask yourself
How can I bring more humility into the way I honor those who teach devotional service?
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.