Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 4.11.34
Manvantara· The Manus and right dutyRestore Friendship With Gentle Words
“For this reason, my son, you should immediately pacify Kuvera with gentle words and prayers, and thus his wrath may not affect our family.”
What the purport teaches
- Manu advised Dhruva Mahārāja to pacify Kuvera immediately with gentle words and prayers. This would protect their family from his wrath.
- In ordinary dealings, we should maintain friendship with everyone. This respect certainly extends to exalted demigods such as Kuvera.
- Our behavior should avoid provoking anger that leads to wrongdoing against individuals, families or society.
Try this today
Offer one sincere, gentle apology today for a hurt or disrespect you have caused.
Ask yourself
Where could gentle, respectful words help restore friendship in my life?
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.