Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 4.3.8
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesExpress Desires Politely
“Satī said: My dear Lord Śiva, your father-in-law is now executing great sacrifices, and all the demigods, having been invited by him, are going there. If you desire, we may also go.”
What the purport teaches
- Satī knew about the tension between her father and Lord Śiva. Still, she wanted to attend the sacrifices at her father’s house.
- She pointed out that many invited demigods were going. Rather than stating her wish directly, she said they could go if Lord Śiva desired.
- The purport emphasizes that Satī submitted her desire very politely to her husband.
Try this today
Make one request politely today, without demanding agreement.
Ask yourself
Can I express a strong wish while leaving room for another person’s concerns?
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.