Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 6.7.27
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesReceive Respectful Requests with Care
“The demigods said: Beloved Viśvarūpa, may there be all good fortune for you. We, the demigods, have come to your āśrama as your guests. Please try to fulfill our desires according to the time, since we are on the level of your parents.”
What the purport teaches
- The demigods come to Viśvarūpa’s āśrama as guests and wish him all good fortune.
- They ask him to fulfill their desires according to the needs of the time.
- They appeal to him as elders who are on the level of his parents.
Try this today
Listen attentively to one request today and consider what help is appropriate.
Ask yourself
How carefully do I listen when an elder or guest asks for help?
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.