Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 11.1.18
Ūti· What drives us to actWrongdoing Leaves the Boys Deeply Disturbed
“The young men of the Yadu dynasty said, “Oh, what have we done? We are so unfortunate! What will our family members say to us?” Speaking thus and being very disturbed, they returned to their homes, taking the club with them.”
What the purport teaches
- The young men lamented what they had done and called themselves unfortunate. Their words show how deeply disturbed they were.
- They worried about what their family members would say. Their distress included fear of facing those close to them.
- Still overwhelmed, they returned home carrying the club. They brought back the visible result of what had happened.
Try this today
Write one honest sentence acknowledging a mistake, without focusing on how others might judge you.
Ask yourself
When I do wrong, am I more concerned about the action itself or what others will say?
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.