Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 6.17.16
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesRespond to Correction with Humility
“Śrī Śukadeva Gosvāmī continued: My dear King Parīkṣit, when Citraketu was cursed by Pārvatī, he descended from his airplane, bowed before her with great humility and pleased her completely.”
What the purport teaches
- After Pārvatī cursed him, Citraketu descended from his airplane.
- He bowed before her with great humility. His response expressed respect even after receiving a curse.
- Citraketu’s humble approach completely pleased Pārvatī.
Try this today
If corrected today, pause and respond with respectful words rather than an immediate argument.
Ask yourself
How do I respond when someone corrects me sharply?
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.