Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 9.1.19
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesVasiṣṭha Listens and Understands
“The most powerful great-grandfather Vasiṣṭha, after hearing these words of Manu, understood the discrepancy on the part of the priest. Thus he spoke as follows to the son of the sun-god.”
What the purport teaches
- The most powerful great-grandfather Vasiṣṭha heard Manu’s words.
- After hearing him, Vasiṣṭha understood the discrepancy on the part of the priest.
- He then spoke to Manu, the son of the sun-god.
Try this today
In one conversation today, hear the other person fully before offering your response.
Ask yourself
Do I listen carefully enough to understand a difficulty before responding?
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.