Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 3.12.51
Visarga· Brahmā's creationBrahmā Reflects on Insufficient Population
“Brahmā thought to himself: Alas, it is wonderful that in spite of my being scattered all over, there is still insufficient population throughout the universe. There is no other cause for this misfortune but destiny.”
What the purport teaches
- Brahmā wondered why the universe still had insufficient population despite his being scattered all over.
- He expressed both sorrow and surprise at this result.
- Brahmā thought that destiny was the only cause of this misfortune.
Try this today
Reread Brahmā’s words and write one sentence describing his disappointment.
Ask yourself
What do you notice about Brahmā’s response when his efforts do not bring the expected result?
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.