Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 8.9.13
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesSweet Words Require Careful Judgment
“The chiefs of the demons were not very expert in deciding things. Upon hearing the sweet words of Mohinī-mūrti, they immediately assented. “Yes,” they answered. “What You have said is all right.” Thus the demons agreed to accept Her decision.”
What the purport teaches
- The chiefs of the demons were not expert in deciding things.
- Hearing Mohinī-mūrti’s sweet words, they immediately agreed.
- They accepted what She had said and agreed to accept Her decision.
Try this today
Before making one commitment today, pause and state clearly what you are agreeing to.
Ask yourself
Do pleasing words sometimes lead me to agree before I have considered carefully?
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.