Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 2.8.13
Ūti· What drives us to actInquire Into Time and Action
“O purest of the brāhmaṇas, please also explain the cause of the different durations of time, both short and long, as well as the beginning of time, following the course of action.”
What the purport teaches
- The verse asks about the causes of different durations of time, both short and long.
- It also asks about the beginning of time, following the course of action.
- These questions are respectfully addressed to the purest of the brāhmaṇas. The verse requests explanation rather than supplying the answers.
Try this today
Write down one question about the short and long durations of time mentioned here.
Ask yourself
What would I like to understand about time in relation to action?
Carry the question through the day, then answer it in your own words before sleep.
The study points, practice and question are short summaries drawn from Śrīla Prabhupāda's translation and purport. Read the full purport to go deeper.