Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 6.7.34
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesReceive a Request with a Willing Heart
“Śukadeva Gosvāmī continued: When all the demigods requested the great Viśvarūpa to be their priest, Viśvarūpa, who was advanced in austerities, was very pleased. He replied to them as follows.”
What the purport teaches
- All the demigods request Viśvarūpa to become their priest.
- Viśvarūpa is described as great and advanced in austerities.
- He is very pleased by their request and begins his reply.
Try this today
When asked for help today, pause and give a considerate reply.
Ask yourself
How do I respond inwardly when someone asks me to take responsibility?
Carry the question through the day, then answer it in your own words before sleep.
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