Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 3.14.36
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesRemember Worship and Beg for Mercy
“Let him be pleased with us, since he is my brother-in-law, the husband of my sister Satī. He is also the worshipable lord of all women. He is the personality of all opulences and can show mercy towards women, who are excused even by the uncivilized hunters.”
What the purport teaches
- Lord Śiva was Diti’s brother-in-law, the husband of her sister Satī. Diti hoped Satī would request her husband to excuse her.
- Diti appealed to Lord Śiva as the worshipable lord of women and one who could show them mercy. Her prayer emphasized his kindness.
- Diti remembered her childhood worship of Lord Śiva and begged his mercy. Her earlier worship became part of her present appeal for forgiveness.
Try this today
Recall one sincere moment of worship, then offer a short prayer for mercy.
Ask yourself
How can remembering sincere worship help me approach prayer humbly today?
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.