Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 4.7.1
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesResponding After Being Pacified
“The sage Maitreya said: O mighty-armed Vidura, Lord Śiva, being thus pacified by the words of Lord Brahmā, spoke as follows in answer to Lord Brahmā’s request.”
What the purport teaches
- Maitreya tells Vidura that Lord Śiva was pacified by Lord Brahmā’s words.
- Lord Śiva received Lord Brahmā’s request and then spoke in reply.
- The exchange shows a peaceful response following words of reconciliation.
Try this today
Before answering a difficult request today, pause and listen carefully.
Ask yourself
Am I willing to let peaceful words soften my response?
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.