Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 6.18.21
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesAsk Eagerly and Respectfully
“My dear brāhmaṇa, I and all the sages present with me are eager to know about this. Therefore, O great soul, kindly explain to us the reason.”
What the purport teaches
- The speaker and all the sages present are eager to understand.
- He respectfully addresses the brāhmaṇa as a great soul.
- He asks for the reason to be explained to everyone gathered there.
Try this today
Formulate one sincere study question using a brief, respectful request for explanation.
Ask yourself
How can I express both eagerness and respect when asking for spiritual guidance?
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.