Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 3.30.7
Ūti· What drives us to actTemporary Attachment Keeps Anxiety Burning
“Although he is always burning with anxiety, such a fool always performs all kinds of mischievous activities, with a hope which is never to be fulfilled, in order to maintain his so-called family and society.”
What the purport teaches
- The attached person remains full of anxiety while maintaining family and society. Hoping for fulfillment, he may continue performing sinful activities.
- Material family relationships change as we change bodies. Family, society and friendship here are flickering and are therefore called asat, or temporary.
- These relationships are reflections of the eternal family association in Kṛṣṇaloka. Without knowledge of real association with Kṛṣṇa, people remain attached to the shadows.
Try this today
When a family worry arises today, pause and remember the distinction between temporary relationships and eternal association with Kṛṣṇa.
Ask yourself
How does expecting permanent security from changing relationships contribute to my anxiety?
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.