Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.79.24
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesRespect Amid Uncertainty
“When Yudhiṣṭhira, Lord Kṛṣṇa, Arjuna and the twin brothers Nakula and Sahadeva saw Lord Balarāma, they offered Him respectful obeisances but said nothing, thinking “What has He come here to tell us?””
What the purport teaches
- Yudhiṣṭhira, Lord Kṛṣṇa, Arjuna, Nakula and Sahadeva offered Lord Balarāma respectful obeisances when He arrived.
- Lord Balarāma was somewhat affectionate toward Duryodhana, who had learned club fighting from Him.
- They thought He might say something in Duryodhana’s favor. Unsure of His purpose, they remained silent.
Try this today
In one conversation today, listen respectfully before assuming the other person’s intention.
Ask yourself
Can I remain respectful when I am unsure what someone intends to say?
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.