Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 6.17.25
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesRemain Unafraid While Showing Respect
“Śrī Śukadeva Gosvāmī continued: O King Parīkṣit, subduer of the enemy, after Citraketu satisfied Lord Śiva and his wife, Pārvatī, he boarded his airplane and left as they looked on. When Lord Śiva and Pārvatī saw that Citraketu, although informed of the curse, was unafraid, they smiled, being fully astonished by his behavior.”
What the purport teaches
- Citraketu satisfied Lord Śiva and Pārvatī before leaving. He then boarded his airplane as they watched.
- Although Citraketu knew of the curse, he was unafraid.
- Lord Śiva and Pārvatī were fully astonished by his behavior. Seeing his fearlessness, they smiled.
Try this today
During one difficult interaction today, make an effort to remain calm and respectful.
Ask yourself
What stands out to me about Citraketu’s respectful and fearless departure?
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.