Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 3.30.11
Ūti· What drives us to actGreed Deepens the Distress of Failure
“When he suffers reverses in his occupation, he tries again and again to improve himself, but when he is baffled in all attempts and is ruined, he accepts money from others because of excessive greed.”
What the purport teaches
- When his occupation suffers reverses, the man tries again and again to improve his situation.
- Despite repeated attempts, he is baffled and becomes ruined.
- Overwhelmed by excessive greed, he accepts money from others. His desire for wealth continues even after his own efforts fail.
Try this today
Pause before seeking money or help today, and honestly examine whether need or greed is motivating you.
Ask yourself
When my efforts fail, does my desire for money become stronger?
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.