Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 8.9.22
Manvantara· The Manus and right dutyThe Demons Remain Silent
“O King, since the demons had promised to accept whatever the woman did, whether just or unjust, now, to keep this promise, to show their equilibrium and to save themselves from fighting with a woman, they remained silent.”
What the purport teaches
- The demons had promised to accept whatever the woman did, whether just or unjust.
- They remained silent to keep their promise and show their equilibrium.
- They also wished to avoid fighting with a woman.
Try this today
Recall one promise you have made and take one small step toward fulfilling it today.
Ask yourself
How do I respond when keeping a promise becomes uncomfortable?
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.