Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 6.18.31
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesDiti’s Mild Behavior Pleases Kaśyapa
“O my dear one, the most powerful sage Kaśyapa, being extremely pleased by the mild behavior of his wife Diti, smiled and spoke to her as follows.”
What the purport teaches
- The verse describes Kaśyapa as a most powerful sage.
- He was extremely pleased by the mild behavior of his wife Diti.
- Smiling and showing his approval, he began to speak to her.
Try this today
Use a mild tone in one conversation today and notice its effect.
Ask yourself
How does mild behavior affect the way I respond to others?
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.