Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 9.3.19
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesRespect Meets a Displeased Response
“After receiving obeisances from his daughter, the King, instead of offering blessings to her, appeared very displeased and spoke as follows.”
What the purport teaches
- The King’s daughter offered him respectful obeisances.
- Instead of offering blessings to her, the King appeared very displeased.
- After receiving her obeisances, he began to speak.
Try this today
Offer a respectful greeting today without making your courtesy depend on a warm response.
Ask yourself
How do I respond when a respectful gesture is not warmly received?
Carry the question through the day, then answer it in your own words before sleep.
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