Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.53.29
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesAttentive Observation and a Pure Smile
“Noting the brāhmaṇa’s joyful face and serene movements, saintly Rukmiṇī, who could expertly interpret such symptoms, inquired from him with a pure smile.”
What the purport teaches
- Rukmiṇī noticed the brāhmaṇa’s joyful face.
- She also observed his serene movements. The saintly princess could expertly interpret these signs.
- She inquired from him with a pure smile, ready to hear what he had to say.
Try this today
In one conversation today, notice the other person’s expression and ask a gentle question before assuming what they mean.
Ask yourself
Do I pay attention to others with the care and gentleness shown by Rukmiṇī?
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.