Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 9.5.19
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesRespectful Hospitality Inspires Affection
“Thus the King respectfully received Durvāsā Muni, who after eating varieties of palatable food was so satisfied that with great affection he requested the King to eat also, saying, “Please take your meal.””
What the purport teaches
- The King received Durvāsā Muni with respect.
- Durvāsā Muni ate varieties of palatable food and became satisfied.
- With great affection, he then requested the King to take his meal also.
Try this today
At a meal today, kindly invite someone who has served others to eat also.
Ask yourself
When someone cares for me, do I also notice their needs?
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.