Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 3.22.1
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesReceive Praise with Modesty
“Śrī Maitreya said: After describing the greatness of the Emperor’s manifold qualities and activities, the sage became silent, and the Emperor, feeling modesty, addressed him as follows.”
What the purport teaches
- The sage described the greatness of the Emperor’s many qualities and activities.
- After speaking, the sage became silent, giving the Emperor an opportunity to reply.
- The Emperor felt modest as he addressed the sage. His response to praise was marked by humility.
Try this today
When someone praises you today, receive their words modestly and thank them.
Ask yourself
How do I respond when someone praises my qualities or actions?
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.