Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 4.8.63
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesOffer Care and Respectful Hospitality
“After Dhruva entered Madhuvana Forest to execute devotional service, the great sage Nārada thought it wise to go to the King to see how he was faring within the palace. When Nārada Muni approached, the King received him properly, offering him due obeisances. After being seated comfortably, Nārada began to speak.”
What the purport teaches
- Dhruva entered Madhuvana Forest to execute devotional service.
- Nārada then went to the palace to see how the King was faring.
- The King received Nārada properly and offered obeisances. Nārada began speaking after he was comfortably seated.
Try this today
Welcome someone today with care, offering a comfortable place to sit before you talk.
Ask yourself
How can I make someone feel respectfully received before beginning a conversation?
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.