Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 9.18.26
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesHumility Can Calm Anger
“King Vṛṣaparvā understood that Śukrācārya was coming to chastise or curse him. Consequently, before Śukrācārya came to his house, Vṛṣaparvā went out and fell down in the street at the feet of his guru and satisfied him, checking his wrath.”
What the purport teaches
- Vṛṣaparvā understood that Śukrācārya was coming to chastise or curse him.
- Rather than waiting at home, the King went out and fell at his guru’s feet in the street.
- His humble approach satisfied Śukrācārya and checked his wrath.
Try this today
Take one respectful step toward resolving a strained relationship, such as offering a sincere apology.
Ask yourself
When someone is displeased with me, do I approach humbly or wait defensively?
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.