Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 9.5.14
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesDevotees Seek Even an Offender’s Good
“Durvāsā Muni said: My dear King, today I have experienced the greatness of devotees of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, for although I have committed an offense, you have prayed for my good fortune.”
What the purport teaches
- Durvāsā Muni acknowledged that he had committed an offense.
- Despite that offense, the King prayed for his good fortune.
- Through this mercy, Durvāsā Muni experienced the greatness of devotees of the Supreme Personality of Godhead.
Try this today
Offer one sincere prayer for the good fortune of someone who has offended you.
Ask yourself
Can I wish someone well even when I feel offended by them?
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.