Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.78.11
Ūti· What drives us to actSorrow Turns toward Revenge
“But then Dantavakra’s brother Vidūratha, immersed in sorrow over his brother’s death, came forward breathing heavily, sword and shield in hand. He wanted to kill the Lord.”
What the purport teaches
- Dantavakra’s brother Vidūratha was immersed in sorrow over his brother’s death.
- He came forward breathing heavily, carrying a sword and shield.
- Vidūratha wanted to kill the Lord. His sorrow was accompanied by an intention to attack.
Try this today
If sorrow or hurt arises today, pause before reacting and name the feeling without acting against anyone.
Ask yourself
When I feel hurt or sorrowful, do I become eager to strike back?
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.