Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 4.7.56
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesShare the Remnants of Viṣṇu’s Worship
“With all respect, Dakṣa worshiped Lord Śiva with his share of the remnants of the yajña. After finishing the ritualistic sacrificial activities, he satisfied all the other demigods and the other people assembled there. Then, after finishing all these duties with the priests, he took a bath and was fully satisfied.”
What the purport teaches
- Dakṣa respectfully worshiped Lord Śiva with his share of the remnants of the yajña.
- Yajña is Viṣṇu. The prasāda from His worship is offered to everyone, including Lord Śiva.
- Dakṣa satisfied the demigods and the other people assembled there. After completing his duties with the priests, he bathed and was fully satisfied.
Try this today
Share a small portion of prasāda with someone today, offering it respectfully.
Ask yourself
How can sharing prasāda help me express respect for others?
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.