Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 9.10.55
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesLoving Service Attracts the Lord
“Mother Sītā was very submissive, faithful, shy and chaste, always understanding the attitude of her husband. Thus by her character and her love and service she completely attracted the mind of the Lord.”
What the purport teaches
- Mother Sītā was faithful, shy, chaste and submissive, understanding her husband’s attitude. Her character, love and service completely attracted the Lord’s mind.
- Lord Rāmacandra is the ideal husband, and mother Sītā is the ideal wife. Such a combination makes family life very happy.
- People follow the examples set by great persons. The purport urges leaders and teachers to demonstrate the examples found in Vedic literature for the benefit of the whole world.
Try this today
Perform one small act of service to the Lord today with deliberate love and attention.
Ask yourself
How can I bring more love and attentiveness into my service to 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.