Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 3.1.10
Manvantara· The Manus and right dutyGive Clear and Well-Considered Counsel
“When Vidura was invited by his elder brother [Dhṛtarāṣṭra] for consultation, he entered the house and gave instructions which were exactly to the point. His advice is well known, and instructions by Vidura are approved by expert ministers of state.”
What the purport teaches
- Dhṛtarāṣṭra invited his younger brother Vidura for consultation.
- Vidura entered the house and offered instructions that were exactly to the point.
- Vidura’s political advice is recognized as expert and approved by ministers of state. The purport compares his authority in counsel with that of Paṇḍita Cāṇakya.
Try this today
When someone asks for advice today, pause to understand the issue before offering a clear, relevant response.
Ask yourself
When asked for advice, do I address the real issue clearly?
Carry the question through the day, then answer it in your own words before sleep.
The study points, practice and question are short summaries drawn from Śrīla Prabhupāda's translation and purport. Read the full purport to go deeper.