Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 4.2.11
Ūti· What drives us to actDakṣa Expects Respect From His Son-in-Law
“He has already accepted himself as my subordinate by marrying my daughter in the presence of fire and brāhmaṇas. He has married my daughter, who is equal to Gāyatrī, and has pretended to be just like an honest person.”
What the purport teaches
- Dakṣa considered Lord Śiva his subordinate because Śiva had married his daughter in the presence of fire and brāhmaṇas.
- Dakṣa described his daughter as equal to Gāyatrī and accused Śiva of merely pretending to be honest.
- The purport explains Dakṣa’s accusation: he considered Śiva dishonest because his son-in-law had not shown him respect.
Try this today
Today, notice one expectation you have of a family member before judging that person’s intentions.
Ask yourself
How do my expectations of respect affect the way I judge others?
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.