Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 8.16.3
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesRespectful Welcome Even Amid Sorrow
“O best of the Kurus, when Kaśyapa Muni had been properly received and welcomed, he took his seat and then spoke as follows to his wife, Aditi, who was very morose.”
What the purport teaches
- Kaśyapa Muni was properly received and welcomed.
- He accepted a seat before speaking to Aditi.
- Aditi was very morose, yet the welcome was still respectful.
Try this today
Welcome someone warmly today and offer them a place to sit.
Ask yourself
How can I remain considerate toward others when I am feeling sad?
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.