Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 4.10.28
Ūti· What drives us to actIllusory Phenomena Are Created to Frighten
“The demon Yakṣas are by nature very heinous, and by their demoniac power of illusion they can create many strange phenomena to frighten one who is less intelligent.”
What the purport teaches
- The demon Yakṣas are described as very heinous by nature.
- Their demoniac power of illusion enables them to create many strange phenomena.
- These phenomena are intended to frighten one who is less intelligent.
Try this today
Write down the source and purpose of the strange phenomena as this verse explains them.
Ask yourself
How does knowing the purpose of these phenomena change your understanding of them?
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.