Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 4.14.5
Ūti· What drives us to actPride Makes Power Uncontrolled
“When he became overly blind due to his opulences, King Vena mounted a chariot and, like an uncontrolled elephant, began to travel through the kingdom, causing the sky and earth to tremble wherever he went.”
What the purport teaches
- King Vena became blinded by his opulences. His wealth and power fed his pride.
- He mounted his chariot and traveled through the kingdom like an uncontrolled elephant.
- Wherever he went, he caused the sky and earth to tremble. The translation presents his power as uncontrolled and disturbing.
Try this today
Pause before one forceful action today and choose a calmer way that does not intimidate others.
Ask yourself
When I feel powerful or important, how does my behavior affect those around me?
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.