Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 8.1.33
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesEager Hearing Encourages Joyful Speaking
“Śrī Sūta Gosvāmī said: O brāhmaṇas, when Parīkṣit Mahārāja, who was awaiting impending death, thus requested Śukadeva Gosvāmī to speak, Śukadeva Gosvāmī, encouraged by the King’s words, offered respect to the King and spoke with great pleasure in the assembly of sages, who desired to hear him.”
What the purport teaches
- Śrī Sūta Gosvāmī described how Parīkṣit Mahārāja requested Śukadeva Gosvāmī to speak while the King awaited impending death.
- Encouraged by the King’s words, Śukadeva Gosvāmī offered respect to him.
- Śukadeva Gosvāmī spoke with great pleasure in the assembly of sages, who desired to hear him.
Try this today
When listening to someone today, give them your full attention and express appreciation for their words.
Ask yourself
How might my eagerness and respect encourage someone who is speaking?
Carry the question through the day, then answer it in your own words before sleep.
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