Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 9.20.14
Manvantara· The Manus and right dutyWelcome Others With What You Have
“O King with eyes like the petals of a lotus, kindly come sit down and accept whatever reception we can offer. We have a supply of nīvārā rice that you may kindly take. And if you so desire, stay here without hesitation.”
What the purport teaches
- Śakuntalā invited the King to sit down and accept whatever reception they could offer.
- She offered him the nīvārā rice they had available.
- She also invited him to stay without hesitation if he wished.
Try this today
Offer someone a seat or a little food using what you already have.
Ask yourself
Am I willing to offer a warm welcome even when my resources are simple?
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.