Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 3.20.24
Ūti· What drives us to actLeave Shameless and Threatening Company
“The worshipful Brahmā first laughed at their stupidity, but finding the shameless asuras close upon him, he grew indignant and ran in great haste out of fear.”
What the purport teaches
- Brahmā first laughed at the demons’ stupidity, but became angry and afraid when they pursued him.
- The purport explains that these sexually inclined demons had no respect even for their father.
- For a saintly father like Brahmā, the best course was to leave such sons. He ran away rather than remain near them.
Try this today
Step away from one interaction today if it becomes threatening or shamelessly disrespectful.
Ask yourself
Do I recognize when leaving disrespectful or threatening company is necessary?
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.