Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 9.16.34
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesWillingness to Accept Their Father’s Arrangement
“When the elder Madhucchandās were cursed, the younger fifty, along with Madhucchandā himself, approached their father and agreed to accept his proposal. “Dear father,” they said, “we shall abide by whatever arrangement you like.””
What the purport teaches
- After the elder Madhucchandās were cursed, the younger fifty approached their father along with Madhucchandā himself.
- They agreed to accept their father’s proposal, rather than repeat the elder sons’ refusal.
- Their words expressed willingness to abide by whatever arrangement their father wished.
Try this today
In one family conversation today, listen fully to a proposed arrangement before expressing your preference.
Ask yourself
When a family arrangement differs from my preference, can I listen with willingness rather than immediately refuse?
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.