Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.89.42
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesArjuna Acts Despite Harsh Criticism
“While the wise brāhmaṇa continued to heap insults upon him, Arjuna employed a mystic incantation to go at once to Saṁyamanī, the city of heaven where Lord Yamarāja resides.”
What the purport teaches
- The wise brāhmaṇa continued to heap insults upon Arjuna.
- Arjuna employed a mystic incantation rather than remaining in the exchange of insults.
- He went at once to Saṁyamanī, the heavenly city where Lord Yamarāja resides.
Try this today
If a criticism comes to mind today, choose one constructive action instead of rehearsing a reply.
Ask yourself
When criticized, can I focus on a useful response rather than arguing?
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.