Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 6.18.70
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesAsk for the Truth
“I prayed for only one son, but now I see that there are forty-nine. How has this happened? My dear son Indra, if you know, please tell me the truth. Do not try to speak lies.”
What the purport teaches
- Diti had prayed for only one son, but she now saw forty-nine.
- She asked Indra how this had happened, inviting him to explain if he knew.
- Diti specifically asked him to tell the truth and not speak lies.
Try this today
Ask one sincere question today about something you do not understand, and listen carefully.
Ask yourself
When something surprises me, do I seek the truth before making assumptions?
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.