Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 5.10.3
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesThreatening Words Bring Fear of Punishment
“When the palanquin carriers heard the threatening words of Mahārāja Rahūgaṇa, they became very afraid of his punishment and began to speak to him as follows.”
What the purport teaches
- The palanquin carriers heard Mahārāja Rahūgaṇa's threatening words and became afraid of punishment.
- The purport explains that a king may pacify, chastise, divide or reward his subordinates as ways of governing them.
- The carriers understood that the King was angry and would chastise them. In fear, they began to explain the situation.
Try this today
When asking someone about a mistake today, speak without threatening them.
Ask yourself
How might my angry words affect someone who must answer to me?
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.