Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 8.18.24-25
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesWelcome the Lord with Reverence
“Appearing as a brāhmaṇa boy, wearing a belt of straw, a sacred thread, an upper garment of deerskin, and matted locks of hair, Lord Vāmanadeva entered the arena of sacrifice. His brilliant effulgence diminished the brilliance of all the priests and their disciples, who thus stood from their seats and welcomed the Lord properly by offering obeisances.”
What the purport teaches
- Lord Vāmanadeva appeared as a brāhmaṇa boy, wearing a straw belt, a sacred thread and an upper garment of deerskin. His hair was in matted locks.
- His brilliant effulgence diminished the brilliance of all the priests and their disciples.
- The priests and disciples stood from their seats and welcomed the Lord properly by offering obeisances.
Try this today
Offer one deliberate, respectful bow to Lord Vāmanadeva today.
Ask yourself
How can the assembly’s respectful welcome deepen your own reverence for the Lord?
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.