Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 7.9.4
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesApproach the Lord With Respect
“Nārada Muni continued: O King, although the exalted devotee Prahlāda Mahārāja was only a little boy, he accepted Lord Brahmā’s words. He gradually proceeded toward Lord Nṛsiṁhadeva and fell down to offer his respectful obeisances with folded hands.”
What the purport teaches
- Although Prahlāda Mahārāja was only a little boy, he was an exalted devotee.
- He accepted Lord Brahmā’s words and gradually proceeded toward Lord Nṛsiṁhadeva.
- Prahlāda fell down before the Lord and offered respectful obeisances with folded hands. His response expressed devotion through action.
Try this today
Fold your hands and offer respectful obeisances to the Lord today.
Ask yourself
How can I express respect for the Lord through my actions?
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.