Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.51.9
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesThe Lord Calmly Ignores Insults
“Although insulted in this way, the Supreme Lord entered the mountain cave. Kālayavana also entered, and there he saw another man lying asleep.”
What the purport teaches
- The Supreme Lord entered the cave despite Kālayavana’s insults.
- By ignoring those insults, the Lord exhibited His opulence of renunciation.
- Determined to execute His plan and bless Mucukunda, the Lord calmly proceeded. Kālayavana followed and saw another man asleep.
Try this today
If a hurtful remark distracts you today, pause and return calmly to your service.
Ask yourself
Can I continue a worthwhile service calmly when someone insults me?
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.