Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.74.42
Ūti· What drives us to actŚiśupāla Persists in Hostility
“Undaunted, Śiśupāla then took up his sword and shield in the midst of all the assembled kings, O Bhārata, and hurled insults at those who sided with Lord Kṛṣṇa.”
What the purport teaches
- Śiśupāla remained undaunted in the midst of the assembled kings.
- He took up his sword and shield.
- He hurled insults at those who sided with Lord Kṛṣṇa. His boldness was accompanied by continued hostility.
Try this today
In one disagreement today, refrain from answering with an insult.
Ask yourself
When challenged, do I become more determined to speak harshly?
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.