Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 9.3.35
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesRespectful Obedience Amid Changed Circumstances
“Having received this order from Lord Brahmā, Kakudmī offered obeisances unto him and returned to his own residence. He then saw that his residence was vacant, having been abandoned by his brothers and other relatives, who were living in all directions because of fear of such higher living beings as the Yakṣas.”
What the purport teaches
- After receiving Lord Brahmā’s order, Kakudmī offered obeisances unto him.
- The King returned to his own residence and found it vacant.
- His brothers and other relatives had gone to live in different directions. They had left out of fear of higher living beings such as the Yakṣas.
Try this today
When receiving guidance today, pause to acknowledge it respectfully before responding.
Ask yourself
What can I learn from Kakudmī’s respectful response to Lord Brahmā’s instruction?
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.