Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 9.3.17
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesFaithfulness Pleases the Aśvinī-kumāras
“The Aśvinī-kumāras were very pleased to see Sukanyā’s chastity and faithfulness. Thus they showed her Cyavana Muni, her husband, and after taking permission from him, they returned to the heavenly planets in their plane.”
What the purport teaches
- The Aśvinī-kumāras were very pleased by Sukanyā’s chastity and faithfulness.
- They showed her which man was Cyavana Muni, her husband.
- After taking Cyavana Muni’s permission, they returned to the heavenly planets in their plane.
Try this today
Before leaving a shared activity today, respectfully check with the person responsible rather than departing without a word.
Ask yourself
How can I show both faithfulness and respectful consideration in my relationships?
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.