Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 3.24.1
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesRemember the Lord’s Words with Mercy
“Recalling the words of Lord Viṣṇu, the merciful sage Kardama replied as follows to Svāyambhuva Manu’s praiseworthy daughter, Devahūti, who was speaking words full of renunciation.”
What the purport teaches
- Devahūti, the praiseworthy daughter of Svāyambhuva Manu, spoke words full of renunciation.
- Before replying, Kardama recalled the words of Lord Viṣṇu.
- Kardama is described as merciful. His reply to Devahūti was guided by remembrance of the Lord’s words.
Try this today
Before one conversation today, pause to recall Kardama’s merciful manner of replying.
Ask yourself
How can remembering the Lord’s words help me respond more mercifully?
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.