Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 6.18.63
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesThe Maruts Appeal as Brothers
“O King, being very much aggrieved, they pleaded to Indra with folded hands, saying, “Dear Indra, we are the Maruts, your brothers. Why are you trying to kill us?””
What the purport teaches
- The Maruts were deeply aggrieved by Indra’s actions.
- With folded hands, they pleaded with him and identified themselves as his brothers.
- They asked him directly, “Why are you trying to kill us?”
Try this today
Practice one respectful sentence that expresses hurt without threatening the other person.
Ask yourself
When I am hurt, can I express my distress clearly while appealing for a peaceful response?
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.