Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 7.2.17
Nirodha· Winding upGrieving Hiraṇyakaśipu Tries to Comfort His Nephews
“After performing the ritualistic observances for the death of his brother, Hiraṇyakaśipu, being extremely unhappy, tried to pacify his nephews.”
What the purport teaches
- Hiraṇyakaśipu performed the ritualistic observances for his brother’s death.
- He was extremely unhappy over the loss of his brother.
- While grieving himself, he tried to pacify his nephews.
Try this today
Offer a few gentle words to someone who is grieving or distressed.
Ask yourself
Can I make room for another person’s grief even when I am hurting?
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.