Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 3.22.9
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesSeek Compatibility in Character and Qualities
“My daughter is the sister of Priyavrata and Uttānapāda. She is seeking a suitable husband in terms of age, character and good qualities.”
What the purport teaches
- Devahūti was mature, well qualified and of good character. She sought a husband suitable in age, character and qualities.
- Manu introduced her as his daughter and the sister of Priyavrata and Uttānapāda. He presented her family background to show her suitability for Kardama.
- Devahūti expressed her desire for a suitable husband to her father. Out of affection, Manu took responsibility for finding such a husband.
Try this today
Write down three qualities of character that deserve careful attention when considering a marriage.
Ask yourself
How much importance do I give to character and good qualities when considering marriage?
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.