Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 9.21.9
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesGive With Genuine Respect
“With great respect, King Rantideva offered the balance of the food to the dogs and the master of the dogs, who had come as guests. The King offered them all respects and obeisances.”
What the purport teaches
- Rantideva offered all the remaining food to the dogs and their master.
- He received them as guests and gave the food with great respect.
- The King also offered them respects and obeisances. His giving was accompanied by honor.
Try this today
Offer someone food or practical help today with courteous words and genuine attention.
Ask yourself
When I give something, does my manner also convey respect?
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.