Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 8.20.18
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesJoyfully Honor the Lord’s Lotus Feet
“Bali Mahārāja, the worshiper of Lord Vāmanadeva, jubilantly washed the Lord’s lotus feet and then took the water on his head, for that water delivers the entire universe.”
What the purport teaches
- Bali Mahārāja worshiped Lord Vāmanadeva by washing His lotus feet.
- He performed this service jubilantly, showing joy in worshiping the Lord.
- He then took the water on his head. The translation describes this water as delivering the entire universe.
Try this today
Spend one quiet minute remembering Bali Mahārāja’s joyful worship of Lord Vāmanadeva’s lotus feet.
Ask yourself
How can I bring more joy and reverence to my worship?
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.