Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 11.26.6
Ūti· What drives us to actRepeated Pleasure Does Not Bring Satisfaction
“Although for many years Purūravā had enjoyed sex pleasure in the evening hours, still he was not satisfied by such insignificant enjoyment. His mind was so attracted to Urvaśī that he did not notice how the nights were coming and going.”
What the purport teaches
- Purūravā enjoyed sexual pleasure for many years, yet remained unsatisfied.
- The verse calls this enjoyment insignificant despite his repeated pursuit of it.
- His mind was so attracted to Urvaśī that he did not notice the nights coming and going.
Try this today
Notice one recurring pursuit of pleasure today and write down whether it leaves you satisfied.
Ask yourself
What repeated pleasure leaves me unsatisfied while consuming my time?
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.