Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 3.20.30
Ūti· What drives us to actThe Appearance That Captivated the Asuras
“Her breasts projected upward because of their clinging to each other, and they were too contiguous to admit any intervening space. She had a shapely nose and beautiful teeth, a lovely smile played on her lips, and she cast a sportful glance at the asuras.”
What the purport teaches
- The verse continues the description of the woman’s bodily beauty, including her closely joined, raised breasts.
- It describes her shapely nose, beautiful teeth, and lovely smile.
- She cast a playful glance at the asuras. The description centers on the attractive appearance before them.
Try this today
Notice one moment today when physical beauty draws your attention, and briefly reflect on your response.
Ask yourself
How readily does an attractive appearance capture my attention?
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.