Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 1.7.38
Manvantara· The Manus and right dutyRemember the Weight of a Promise
“Furthermore, I have personally heard you promise Draupadī that you would bring forth the head of the killer of her sons.”
What the purport teaches
- The speaker reminds the listener of a promise made to Draupadī.
- The promise was to bring her the head of the killer of her sons.
- The speaker had personally heard the promise. These spoken words are now brought forward for consideration.
Try this today
Before making one promise today, pause and consider its consequences.
Ask yourself
Do I carefully consider what I am committing myself to before making a promise?
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.