Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 4.3.14
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesSatī Requests Śiva’s Kindness
“O immortal Śiva, please be kind towards me and fulfill my desire. You have accepted me as half of your body; therefore please show kindness towards me and accept my request.”
What the purport teaches
- Satī asks Śiva to be kind and fulfill her desire.
- She reminds him that he has accepted her as half of his body.
- Her request appeals to their close relationship and to his kindness.
Try this today
Express one request today gently, rather than as a demand.
Ask yourself
When expressing a desire, do I ask with warmth 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.