Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.64.24
Ūti· What drives us to actNṛga Faces His Sinful Reactions
“I replied, “First, my lord, let me suffer my sinful reactions,” and Yamarāja said, “Then fall!” At once I fell, and while falling I saw myself becoming a lizard, O master.”
What the purport teaches
- Nṛga chooses to suffer his sinful reactions first.
- Yamarāja tells him, “Then fall!” The result follows at once.
- While falling, Nṛga sees himself becoming a lizard.
Try this today
Before one decision today, pause and consider whether the action could cause harm.
Ask yourself
How does Nṛga’s immediate fall affect my awareness of the consequences of 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.