Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.68.23
Ūti· What drives us to actReceive the Lord’s Words Without Anger
“Upon hearing these words of Lord Baladeva’s, which were full of potency, courage and strength and were appropriate to His transcendental power, the Kauravas became furious and spoke as follows.”
What the purport teaches
- Lord Baladeva’s words were full of potency, courage and strength.
- His words were appropriate to His transcendental power, not an empty display of force.
- The Kauravas became furious on hearing Him. Their response shows anger rather than respect for the Lord’s words.
Try this today
Today, pause before answering words that challenge you, and listen without immediately arguing.
Ask yourself
Does anger sometimes keep me from listening respectfully?
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.