Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 5.3.16
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesOffer Prayers and Bow Before the Lord
“Śrī Śukadeva Gosvāmī said: The priests, who were even worshiped by King Nābhi, the Emperor of Bhārata-varṣa, offered prayers in prose [generally they were in poetry] and bowed down at the Lord’s lotus feet. The Lord of lords, the ruler of the demigods, was very pleased with them, and He began to speak as follows.”
What the purport teaches
- The priests were themselves honored by King Nābhi, the Emperor of Bhārata-varṣa.
- They offered prayers in prose and bowed down at the Lord’s lotus feet.
- The Lord of lords, who rules the demigods, was very pleased with them. He then began to speak.
Try this today
Offer a short prayer to the Lord and bow before Him.
Ask yourself
How can I bring humility into my prayers, regardless of any honor I receive?
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.