Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 6.14.8
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesIntelligent Questions Receive Affectionate Answers
“Śrī Sūta Gosvāmī said: After hearing Mahārāja Parīkṣit’s very intelligent question, Śukadeva Gosvāmī, the most powerful sage, began answering his disciple with great affection.”
What the purport teaches
- Śrī Sūta Gosvāmī describes Mahārāja Parīkṣit’s question as very intelligent.
- Śukadeva Gosvāmī, the most powerful sage, heard his disciple’s question before answering.
- He began his reply with great affection, showing warmth in the exchange between teacher and disciple.
Try this today
When someone asks you a sincere question today, listen fully and respond with kindness.
Ask yourself
How can I bring both thoughtful inquiry and warmth into my study?
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.