Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.88.38-39
Ūti· What drives us to actRespect Saints and Recognize Śiva’s Compassion
“The Supreme Personality of Godhead then addressed Lord Giriśa, who was now out of danger: “Just see, O Mahādeva, My lord, how this wicked man has been killed by his own sinful reactions. Indeed, what living being can hope for good fortune if he offends exalted saints, what to speak of offending the lord and spiritual master of the universe?””
What the purport teaches
- The Supreme Personality of Godhead explained that the wicked man had been killed by his own sinful reactions. One cannot hope for good fortune while offending exalted saints.
- Śrīla Viśvanātha Cakravartī explains that Lord Viṣṇu’s words imply a mild scolding: benedictions should not be given to wicked demons in this way.
- Lord Nārāyaṇa’s rebuke also highlighted Lord Śiva’s exceptional compassion. Concerned with saving the poor soul, Lord Śiva disregarded the danger to himself.
Try this today
Today, speak one sentence of appreciation for Lord Śiva’s compassion.
Ask yourself
How does the purport help me see both the warning about benedictions and Lord Śiva’s exceptional compassion?
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.