Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.49.30
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesUnderstand Before Taking Leave
“Śukadeva Gosvāmī said: Having thus apprised himself of the King’s attitude, Akrūra, the descendant of Yadu, took permission from his well-wishing relatives and friends and returned to the capital of the Yādavas.”
What the purport teaches
- Akrūra ascertains the King's attitude before departing.
- He takes permission from his well-wishing relatives and friends. His departure includes consideration for those around him.
- Akrūra, the descendant of Yadu, then returns to the capital of the Yādavas.
Try this today
Before closing one conversation today, check that you have understood the other person's view and take leave courteously.
Ask yourself
Do I take time to understand another person's attitude before ending a conversation?
Carry the question through the day, then answer it in your own words before sleep.
From Canto 10, chapter 14 onward, the translation and purports were completed by Śrīla Prabhupāda's disciples after his departure, and published by the Bhaktivedanta Book Trust.