Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 6.18.44
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesSelf-Examination Before Speaking
“Śrī Śukadeva Gosvāmī said: Kaśyapa Muni, thinking in this way, became somewhat angry. Condemning himself, O Mahārāja Parīkṣit, descendant of Kuru, he spoke to Diti as follows.”
What the purport teaches
- Śrī Śukadeva Gosvāmī describes Kaśyapa Muni’s response after his deliberation.
- Kaśyapa Muni becomes somewhat angry and condemns himself.
- In this state of self-reproach, he begins to speak to Diti.
Try this today
Before one difficult conversation today, pause briefly to acknowledge your own responsibility.
Ask yourself
Before speaking when upset, do I examine my own part in the situation?
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.