Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 3.22.18
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesAppreciate Devahūti's Exceptional Qualifications
“What wise man would not welcome her, the very ornament of womanhood, the beloved daughter of Svāyambhuva Manu and sister of Uttānapāda? Those who have not worshiped the gracious feet of the goddess of fortune cannot even perceive her, yet she has come of her own accord to seek my hand.”
What the purport teaches
- Kardama Muni praised Devahūti as the ornament of beautiful, ornamented women. Her beauty surpassed the ornaments she wore.
- The purport notes that demigods and Gandharvas were attracted by her beauty. She was also the daughter of Svāyambhuva Manu and sister of Uttānapāda.
- Devahūti had come of her own accord to seek Kardama Muni's hand. Recognizing her beauty and qualifications, he asked what wise man would not welcome her.
Try this today
Express one specific, sincere appreciation for someone's qualities today.
Ask yourself
Do I take time to recognize the qualities of someone who approaches me sincerely?
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.