Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 3.15.11
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesReply With Understanding and Kindness
“Śrī Maitreya said: Thus Lord Brahmā, who is understood by transcendental vibration, tried to satisfy the demigods, being pleased with their words of prayer.”
What the purport teaches
- Lord Brahmā understood the misdeeds of Diti and smiled at the whole situation.
- He was pleased with the demigods’ words of prayer and tried to satisfy them.
- Brahmā replied in words the demigods could understand.
Try this today
When answering someone today, choose simple, kind words that suit their understanding.
Ask yourself
How can I make my words easier for another person to understand?
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.