Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.64.18
Ūti· What drives us to actHear Both Sides of a Dispute
“As the two brāhmaṇas argued, each trying to fulfill his own purpose, they came to me. One of them said, “You gave me this cow,” and the other said, “But you stole her from me.” Hearing this, I was bewildered.”
What the purport teaches
- The two brāhmaṇas came to Nṛga while arguing, each trying to fulfill his own purpose.
- One said that Nṛga had given him the cow. The other accused Nṛga of stealing her.
- Hearing these conflicting claims, Nṛga became bewildered.
Try this today
When faced with conflicting claims today, pause and restate both sides before answering.
Ask yourself
How do I respond when the same action is described as helpful by one person and harmful by another?
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.