Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 7.5.25
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesDevotional Words Met With Anger
“After hearing these words of devotional service from the mouth of his son Prahlāda, Hiraṇyakaśipu was extremely angry. His lips trembling, he spoke as follows to Ṣaṇḍa, the son of his guru, Śukrācārya.”
What the purport teaches
- Prahlāda spoke to his father about devotional service.
- Hearing his son’s words, Hiraṇyakaśipu became extremely angry. His lips trembled with anger.
- Hiraṇyakaśipu then addressed Ṣaṇḍa, the son of his guru, Śukrācārya.
Try this today
If you feel anger rising during a conversation today, pause before speaking.
Ask yourself
How do I respond when someone says something that challenges my expectations?
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.