Srimad Bhagavatam — Dashama Skandha, Shloka 10
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गोविप्रदेवतावृद्धगुरून् भूतानि सर्वश: । नमस्कृत्यात्मसम्भूतीर्मङ्गलानि समस्पृशत् ॥ १० ॥
go-vipra-devatā-vṛddha- gurūn bhūtāni sarvaśaḥ namaskṛtyātma-sambhūtīr maṅgalāni samaspṛśat
Lord Kṛṣṇa would offer obeisances to the cows, brāhmaṇas and demigods, His elders and spiritual masters, and all living beings — all of whom are expansions of His supreme personality. Then He would touch auspicious things.
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This verse shows Śrī Kṛṣṇa Himself offering obeisances to cows and brāhmaṇas, teaching that honoring them is a core mark of dharma and a foundation for auspiciousness in life.
In His humanlike pastimes, Kṛṣṇa establishes ideal behavior (ācāra) for society—demonstrating humility, gratitude, and reverence for dharma, teachers, and all living entities.
Cultivate daily humility: show respect to teachers and elders, protect and honor sacred life (especially cows in Vedic culture), and practice kindness toward all beings—creating “maṅgala” (auspiciousness) through conduct.