Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 8.18.27
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesWorship the Lord with Loving Respect
“Thus offering a proper reception to the Supreme Personality of Godhead, who is always beautiful to the liberated souls, Bali Mahārāja worshiped Him by washing His lotus feet.”
What the purport teaches
- Bali Mahārāja offered a proper reception to the Supreme Personality of Godhead.
- The Lord is always beautiful to the liberated souls.
- Bali Mahārāja worshiped the Lord by washing His lotus feet. His welcome included an act of personal service.
Try this today
Offer a brief prayer of welcome to the Lord, remembering Bali Mahārāja’s worship of His lotus feet.
Ask yourself
How can your respect for the Lord become more than words?
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.