Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.67.14-15
Ūti· What drives us to actFalse Pride Fuels Disrespect
“Angered, Lord Balarāma, the best of fighters, hurled a rock at him, but the cunning ape dodged the rock and grabbed the Lord’s pot of liquor. Further infuriating Lord Balarāma by laughing and by ridiculing Him, wicked Dvivida then broke the pot and offended the Lord even more by pulling at the girls’ clothing. Thus the powerful ape, puffed up with false pride, continued to insult Śrī Balarāma.”
What the purport teaches
- Lord Balarāma, the best of fighters, angrily threw a rock, but the cunning ape dodged it and seized His pot of liquor.
- Dvivida laughed at the Lord, broke the pot and pulled at the girls’ clothing, offending Him further.
- Though powerful, Dvivida was puffed up with false pride and used his strength to continue insulting Śrī Balarāma.
Try this today
When you notice pride in an ability today, deliberately refrain from boasting or belittling someone.
Ask yourself
Does pride in my abilities ever make me careless about respecting others?
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.