Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 8.19.1
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesWords That Please the Supreme Lord
“Śukadeva Gosvāmī continued: When the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Vāmanadeva, heard Bali Mahārāja speaking in this pleasing way, He was very satisfied, for Bali Mahārāja had spoken in terms of religious principles. Thus the Lord began to praise him.”
What the purport teaches
- Bali Mahārāja spoke in a pleasing way, in terms of religious principles.
- Vāmanadeva, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, was very satisfied to hear his words.
- The Lord began to praise Bali Mahārāja for what he had said.
Try this today
Before one conversation today, pause and choose words that are truthful and pleasing.
Ask yourself
How can my words be both pleasing and faithful to religious principles?
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.