Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.36.27
Ūti· What drives us to actFriendliness Used for Personal Advantage
“Having thus commanded his ministers, Kaṁsa next called for Akrūra, the most eminent of the Yadus. Kaṁsa knew the art of securing personal advantage, and thus he took Akrūra’s hand in his own and spoke to him as follows.”
What the purport teaches
- After commanding his ministers, Kaṁsa calls for Akrūra, the most eminent of the Yadus.
- Kaṁsa knows the art of securing personal advantage. This explains the purpose behind his approach.
- He takes Akrūra’s hand in his own before speaking. The friendly gesture accompanies his pursuit of personal gain.
Try this today
Show one person kindness today without attaching a request or expecting a favor.
Ask yourself
When I show warmth to someone, am I caring for them or merely seeking an advantage?
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.