Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 3.30.26
Ūti· What drives us to actConscious Suffering in Hell
“His entrails are pulled out by the hounds and vultures of hell, even though he is still alive to see it, and he is subjected to torment by serpents, scorpions, gnats and other creatures that bite him.”
What the purport teaches
- Hounds and vultures pull out the person’s entrails in hell.
- He remains alive and sees what is happening to him.
- Serpents, scorpions, gnats and other biting creatures also torment him.
Try this today
Reflect briefly on this verse, then choose one harmful action to refrain from today.
Ask yourself
Does this description make me more serious about avoiding actions that lead to suffering?
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.