Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 4.9.55
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesCareful Preparations at Every Gate
“At each and every gate there were burning lamps and big waterpots decorated with differently colored cloth, strings of pearls, flower garlands and hanging mango leaves.”
What the purport teaches
- Burning lamps and large waterpots stood at every gate.
- The pots were decorated with differently colored cloth, strings of pearls and flower garlands.
- Hanging mango leaves completed the decorations, showing how thoroughly each entrance was prepared.
Try this today
Make one small improvement to your entrance so that it feels welcoming.
Ask yourself
How can small details express care when you welcome someone?
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.