Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 8.15.7
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesReceive Help With Respect
“When Mahārāja Bali had thus performed the special ritualistic ceremony advised by the brāhmaṇas and had received, by their grace, the equipment for fighting, he circumambulated the brāhmaṇas and offered them obeisances. He also saluted Prahlāda Mahārāja and offered obeisances to him.”
What the purport teaches
- Bali Mahārāja performed the special ritualistic ceremony advised by the brāhmaṇas.
- Having received fighting equipment by their grace, he circumambulated the brāhmaṇas and offered them obeisances.
- He also saluted Prahlāda Mahārāja and offered obeisances to him.
Try this today
Express respectful thanks today to someone whose guidance has helped you.
Ask yourself
Do you take time to honor those whose guidance and help you receive?
Carry the question through the day, then answer it in your own words before sleep.
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