Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 6.18.22
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesBrief, Meaningful Questions Invite Deeper Understanding
“Śrī Sūta Gosvāmī said: O great sage Śaunaka, after hearing Mahārāja Parīkṣit speak respectfully and briefly on topics essential to hear, Śukadeva Gosvāmī, who was well aware of everything, praised his endeavor with great pleasure and replied.”
What the purport teaches
- Śukadeva Gosvāmī greatly appreciated Mahārāja Parīkṣit’s respectful, brief and meaningful inquiry about how Diti’s sons became demigods.
- Śrīla Viśvanātha Cakravartī Ṭhākura stresses that although Diti was very envious, her heart was purified by a devotional attitude.
- The purport also notes that Kaśyapa Muni, despite his learning and advanced spiritual consciousness, fell victim to his beautiful wife’s inducement. These significant topics were contained in very few words.
Try this today
When an envious thought arises today, pause and offer a sincere prayer for a more devotional attitude.
Ask yourself
Where do I need a devotional attitude to help purify envy in my own heart?
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.