Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 4.1.29
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesRespond with Gentle Words
“The great sage Maitreya continued: Upon hearing Atri Muni speak in that way, the three great deities smiled, and they replied in the following sweet words.”
What the purport teaches
- Maitreya continued describing the exchange between Atri Muni and the three great deities.
- The deities heard Atri Muni’s words before replying.
- They smiled and answered him with sweet words. Their response was gentle.
Try this today
Listen fully to someone today before answering with kind, gentle words.
Ask yourself
How can I respond more gently when someone expresses confusion?
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.