Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.74.30
Ūti· What drives us to actEnvy Rejects the Lord’s Glories
“The intolerant son of Damaghoṣa became infuriated upon hearing the glorification of Lord Kṛṣṇa’s transcendental qualities. He stood up from his seat and, angrily waving his arms, fearlessly spoke to the entire assembly the following harsh words against the Supreme Lord.”
What the purport teaches
- Śiśupāla could not tolerate the honor given to Kṛṣṇa or the glorification of His qualities. Instead of becoming happy, he became angry.
- He waited until Kṛṣṇa’s worship was complete before objecting, hoping to show that Mahārāja Yudhiṣṭhira’s sacrifice was spoiled.
- The purport warns that improperly understanding who should and should not be worshiped impedes progress in life. Śiśupāla directed his harsh words against the Supreme Lord Himself.
Try this today
Reread one description of Kṛṣṇa’s qualities today with the intention of appreciating Him.
Ask yourself
What helps me hear Kṛṣṇa’s glories with happiness rather than resistance?
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.