Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 3.31.36
Ūti· What drives us to actControl the Senses Through Kṛṣṇa’s Service
“At the sight of his own daughter, Brahmā was bewildered by her charms and shamelessly ran up to her in the form of a stag when she took the form of a hind.”
What the purport teaches
- Brahmā’s bewilderment shows that even great demigods can be overcome by sexual attraction. Ordinary conditioned souls should not be overconfident.
- The senses are so strong that infatuation can disregard even close family relationships. The purport therefore advises caution in association.
- The best way to control the senses is bhakti-yoga, service to Kṛṣṇa as Madana-mohana. He can subdue Cupid, or lust, where other attempts at control fail.
Try this today
Set aside a few minutes today for service to Kṛṣṇa, remembering Him as Madana-mohana, who subdues lust.
Ask yourself
Am I relying only on my own strength, or seeking control through service to Madana-mohana?
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.