Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 9.3.30
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesWait Patiently and Approach Respectfully
“When Kakudmī arrived there, Lord Brahmā was engaged in hearing musical performances by the Gandharvas and had not a moment to talk with him. Therefore Kakudmī waited, and at the end of the musical performances he offered his obeisances to Lord Brahmā and thus submitted his long-standing desire.”
What the purport teaches
- When Kakudmī arrived, Lord Brahmā was hearing musical performances by the Gandharvas and had no time to speak with him.
- Kakudmī waited until the musical performances ended.
- He then offered obeisances to Lord Brahmā and submitted his long-standing desire.
Try this today
When someone is occupied today, wait for a suitable moment before making your request.
Ask yourself
How can I show patience and respect when asking for someone's attention?
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.