Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 4.15.21
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesPṛthu Responds With Warmth and Gravity
“Thus when the greatly powerful King Pṛthu, the son of Vena, saw the professionals before him, to congratulate them he smiled, and with the gravity of the vibrating sounds of clouds he spoke as follows.”
What the purport teaches
- The greatly powerful King Pṛthu, the son of Vena, saw the professionals standing before him.
- He smiled to congratulate them before speaking.
- His voice had the gravity of the vibrating sounds of clouds.
Try this today
In one conversation today, greet the other person warmly and speak with calm seriousness.
Ask yourself
How can my speech combine warmth with appropriate seriousness?
Carry the question through the day, then answer it in your own words before sleep.
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