Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 3.33.9
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesThe Lord’s Perfect Affection and Respect
“Thus the Supreme Personality of Godhead Kapila, satisfied by the words of His mother, towards whom He was very affectionate, replied with gravity.”
What the purport teaches
- The Supreme Personality of Godhead Kapila was satisfied by His mother’s words. He was very affectionate toward her.
- Because the Lord is all-perfect, His affection for His mother was also complete.
- After hearing His mother, He replied respectfully, with gravity and good manners. His affection was expressed through considerate speech.
Try this today
Listen carefully to a family member today, then reply calmly and respectfully.
Ask yourself
How can my words express both affection and respect?
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.