Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.88.31
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesThe Lord’s Words Bring Relief
“Śukadeva Gosvāmī said: Thus questioned by the Personality of Godhead in language that poured down upon him like sweet nectar, Vṛka felt relieved of his fatigue. He described to the Lord everything he had done.”
What the purport teaches
- Śukadeva Gosvāmī describes the Personality of Godhead’s words as pouring down like sweet nectar.
- Hearing these words, Vṛka felt relieved of his fatigue.
- Vṛka then described to the Lord everything he had done. The Lord’s gentle questioning drew out his account.
Try this today
Ask one question gently today, then listen without interrupting the answer.
Ask yourself
Does my way of asking questions help others speak openly?
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.