Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 9.4.7
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesSeek Help to Settle Disagreements
“Nābhāga then said, “These riches belong to me. The great saintly persons have delivered them to me.” When Nābhāga said this, the black-looking person replied, “Let us go to your father and ask him to settle our disagreement.” In accordance with this, Nābhāga inquired from his father.”
What the purport teaches
- Nābhāga explained that the riches belonged to him because the great saintly persons had given them to him.
- The other person proposed that they ask Nābhāga’s father to settle their disagreement.
- Nābhāga accepted this proposal and inquired from his father.
Try this today
For one unresolved disagreement, suggest asking someone both sides trust for guidance.
Ask yourself
Am I willing to seek guidance rather than keep arguing?
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.