Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 6.2.1
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesListen Carefully and Reply with Sound Reasoning
“Śukadeva Gosvāmī said: My dear King, the servants of Lord Viṣṇu are always very expert in logic and arguments. After hearing the statements of the Yamadūtas, they replied as follows.”
What the purport teaches
- The servants of Lord Viṣṇu are always expert in logic and arguments.
- They heard the statements of the Yamadūtas before replying.
- Their reply joined service to Lord Viṣṇu with careful reasoning.
Try this today
In one conversation today, hear the other person's full statement before giving a thoughtful reply.
Ask yourself
Do I listen carefully before offering a reply?
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.