Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.36.18
Ūti· What drives us to actAnger Leads Kaṁsa Toward Violence
“Upon hearing this, the master of the Bhojas became furious and lost control of his senses. He picked up a sharp sword to kill Vasudeva.”
What the purport teaches
- Upon hearing the news, the master of the Bhojas became furious.
- His anger became so strong that he lost control of his senses.
- He picked up a sharp sword with the intention of killing Vasudeva. His fury turned into a concrete threat of violence.
Try this today
At the first sign of irritation today, stop and wait before responding.
Ask yourself
What early sign tells me that anger is beginning to control my actions?
Carry the question through the day, then answer it in your own words before sleep.
From Canto 10, chapter 14 onward, the translation and purports were completed by Śrīla Prabhupāda's disciples after his departure, and published by the Bhaktivedanta Book Trust.