Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 8.17.5
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesAditi Offers Respectful Obeisances
“When the Supreme Personality of Godhead became visible to Aditi’s eyes, Aditi was so overwhelmed by transcendental bliss that she at once stood up and then fell to the ground like a rod to offer the Lord her respectful obeisances.”
What the purport teaches
- The Supreme Personality of Godhead became visible to Aditi’s eyes.
- Seeing Him, she was overwhelmed by transcendental bliss and immediately stood up.
- She then fell to the ground like a rod, offering the Lord her respectful obeisances.
Try this today
Offer one respectful bow to the Lord, remembering Aditi’s reverence.
Ask yourself
How can I express sincere respect for the Supreme Lord today?
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.