Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 3.17.21
Ūti· What drives us to actSplendor Alongside an Uncontrolled Temper
“Hiraṇyākṣa’s temper was difficult to control. He had anklets of gold tinkling about his feet, he was adorned with a gigantic garland, and he rested his huge mace on one of his shoulders.”
What the purport teaches
- Hiraṇyākṣa’s temper was difficult to control.
- Gold anklets tinkled about his feet, and a gigantic garland adorned him.
- He rested a huge mace on one shoulder. His splendid appearance stood alongside his uncontrolled temper.
Try this today
Today, pause before speaking whenever you notice your temper rising.
Ask yourself
Do I give more attention to my outward appearance than to controlling my temper?
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.