Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.86.6
Ūti· What drives us to actArjuna Becomes Absorbed in Subhadrā
“There he saw the wonderful maiden Subhadrā, who was enchanting to heroes. His eyes opened wide with delight, and his mind became agitated and absorbed in thoughts of her.”
What the purport teaches
- At Lord Balarāma’s home, Arjuna saw the wonderful maiden Subhadrā, who was enchanting to heroes.
- His eyes opened wide with delight at seeing her.
- His mind became agitated and absorbed in thoughts of her.
Try this today
Pause once today to notice how something you see affects your thoughts.
Ask yourself
What does this verse show about the connection between seeing, feeling and thinking?
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.