Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 4.11.33
Manvantara· The Manus and right dutyRecognize the Harm of Angry Actions
“My dear Dhruva, you thought that the Yakṣas killed your brother, and therefore you have killed great numbers of them. But by this action you have agitated the mind of Lord Śiva’s brother Kuvera, who is the treasurer of the demigods. Please note that your actions have been very disrespectful to Kuvera and Lord Śiva.”
What the purport teaches
- Thinking the Yakṣas had killed his brother, Dhruva Mahārāja killed great numbers of them. This agitated Kuvera’s mind.
- The Yakṣas belonged to Kuvera’s family and were described as pious men, not ordinary persons. Dhruva Mahārāja’s actions were offensive to Kuvera and Lord Śiva.
- Manu brought this offense to Dhruva Mahārāja’s attention. He advised Dhruva Mahārāja to pacify Kuvera.
Try this today
Review one recent angry interaction and identify any disrespect you need to acknowledge.
Ask yourself
Have my angry actions disturbed someone whose hurt I have not yet acknowledged?
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.