Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.68.20
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesSpeak Forthrightly and Patiently
“After both parties had heard that their relatives were doing well and both had inquired into each other’s welfare and health, Lord Balarāma forthrightly spoke to the Kurus as follows.”
What the purport teaches
- Both parties asked about one another’s welfare and health and heard that their relatives were doing well.
- After these words of reception, Lord Balarāma addressed the Kurus forthrightly.
- Śrīla Prabhupāda describes Him speaking in a great voice and very patiently, submitting His words for their consideration.
Try this today
In one conversation today, ask sincerely about the other person’s welfare before stating your concern clearly and patiently.
Ask yourself
How can you combine clear speech with patience in a difficult 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.