Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 3.14.22
Manvantara· The Manus and right dutyWillingness to Wait
“Even though it is not possible to repay you, I shall satisfy your sex desire immediately for the sake of begetting children. But you must wait for only a few seconds so that others may not reproach me.”
What the purport teaches
- Kaśyapa agrees to satisfy his wife’s sexual desire for the sake of begetting children.
- The purport distinguishes this ordinary ability of a husband from the impossible task of fully repaying his wife.
- Although eager himself, Kaśyapa asks her to wait briefly so that others will not reproach him. His willingness does not mean acting without regard for the circumstances.
Try this today
When you feel an urge to act immediately today, pause briefly and consider whether the circumstances are appropriate.
Ask yourself
How willing am I to accept a brief delay when there is a good reason to wait?
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.