Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.67.5
Ūti· What drives us to actGreat Strength Can Cause Great Harm
“Another time he entered the ocean and, with the strength of ten thousand elephants, churned up its water with his arms and thus submerged the coastal regions.”
What the purport teaches
- Dvivida entered the ocean and churned its water with his arms.
- His strength is described as equal to that of ten thousand elephants.
- By churning the ocean, he submerged the coastal regions. His immense strength became a means of devastation.
Try this today
Before one action that affects others today, pause to consider its possible harm.
Ask yourself
How do my actions affect people beyond my immediate surroundings?
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.