Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 3.31.38
Ūti· What drives us to actHigher Attraction Frees Us from Material Bondage
“Just try to understand the mighty strength of My māyā in the shape of woman, who by the mere movement of her eyebrows can keep even the greatest conquerors of the world under her grip.”
What the purport teaches
- Māyā’s captivating power can overcome even great conquerors. All energies ultimately come from the Supreme Personality of Godhead.
- Kṛṣṇa is not captivated by material beauty. Rādhārāṇī is the manifestation of His internal pleasure potency, through whom He enjoys transcendental pleasure.
- Attraction to the transcendental beauty of Rādhā and Kṛṣṇa frees one from material attraction. Haridāsa Ṭhākura’s steadfast devotional service illustrates this freedom.
Try this today
Spend a few quiet minutes today remembering the beauty of Rādhā and Kṛṣṇa and Their transcendental relationship.
Ask yourself
How can I give more attention to the beauty of Rādhā and Kṛṣṇa rather than material beauty?
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.