Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.62.11
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesŪṣā’s Attachment Brings Distress and Embarrassment
“Losing sight of Him in her dream, Ūṣā suddenly sat up in the midst of her girlfriends, crying out “Where are You, my lover?” She was greatly disturbed and embarrassed.”
What the purport teaches
- Losing sight of her beloved in the dream, Ūṣā suddenly sat up and called out for Him.
- Coming to her senses, she remembered that her girlfriends surrounded her. She felt very embarrassed to have cried out.
- At the same time, attachment to the beloved man in her dream disturbed her.
Try this today
Today, pause before speaking when a strong feeling arises, and notice how it is affecting you.
Ask yourself
How can strong attachment affect both your feelings and your words?
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.