Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 3.13.5
Poṣaṇa· The Lord's protectionGentle Devotion Pleases Śrī Kṛṣṇa
“Śrī Śukadeva Gosvāmī said: The Personality of Godhead, Śrī Kṛṣṇa, was pleased to place His lotus feet on the lap of Vidura because Vidura was very meek and gentle. The sage Maitreya was very pleased with Vidura’s words, and, being influenced by his spirit, he attempted to speak.”
What the purport teaches
- Śrī Kṛṣṇa, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, was pleased by Vidura’s meek and gentle nature. He sometimes dined at Vidura’s home and rested His lotus feet on Vidura’s lap.
- The qualification sahasra-śīrṣṇaḥ refers to diverse energies and activities and a wonderful brain. The purport says it applies only to Śrī Kṛṣṇa.
- Thinking of Vidura’s wonderful fortune inspired Maitreya. With his hairs standing on end, he delighted in narrating topics of the Lord.
Try this today
In one conversation today, speak gently and listen without interrupting.
Ask yourself
How can I bring more meekness and gentleness into my devotional life?
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.