Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 6.10.2
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesGenerosity and Eagerness to Hear
“O King Parīkṣit, following the Lord’s instructions, the demigods approached Dadhīci, the son of Atharvā. He was very liberal, and when they begged him to give them his body, he at once partially agreed. However, just to hear religious instructions from them, he smiled and jokingly spoke as follows.”
What the purport teaches
- Following the Lord’s instructions, the demigods approached Dadhīci, the son of Atharvā.
- Dadhīci was very liberal and at once partially agreed when they asked for his body.
- He smiled and spoke jokingly because he wanted to hear religious instructions from them.
Try this today
In one conversation today, listen patiently before responding to a request.
Ask yourself
Am I eager to hear religious instruction even when someone approaches me for help?
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.