Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 3.19.7
Ūti· What drives us to actResentment Overpowers the Demon’s Senses
“When the demon saw the Personality of Godhead, who had eyes just like lotus petals, standing in position before him, armed with His Sudarśana discus, his senses were overpowered by indignation. He began to hiss like a serpent, and he bit his lip in great resentment.”
What the purport teaches
- The Personality of Godhead stood before the demon, armed with His Sudarśana discus.
- The Lord’s eyes were like lotus petals, but seeing Him filled the demon with indignation.
- The demon’s senses were overpowered by resentment. He hissed like a serpent and bit his lip.
Try this today
If resentment rises today, pause before speaking and recall the Lord’s lotus-petal eyes.
Ask yourself
When has resentment overwhelmed my attention and shaped my behavior?
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.