Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 4.24.12
Ūti· What drives us to actAttraction to Kṛṣṇa Overcomes Illusion
“While Śatadruti was thus being married, the demons, the denizens of Gandharvaloka, the great sages, and the denizens of Siddhaloka, the earthly planets and Nāgaloka, although highly exalted, were all captivated by the tinkling of her ankle bells.”
What the purport teaches
- Śatadruti captivated exalted beings simply through the tinkling of her ankle bells. They did not need to see her complete beauty to become attracted.
- The purport explains that even a small sensory impression can awaken lust. Exalted status or absorbed meditation alone does not guarantee protection.
- Only a devotee attracted by Kṛṣṇa can escape these lures. Once one is attracted by Kṛṣṇa, the illusory energy of the world cannot attract him.
Try this today
Set aside one quiet minute today to turn your attention toward Kṛṣṇa rather than a distracting sensory attraction.
Ask yourself
Am I relying only on self-control, or cultivating attraction to Kṛṣṇa?
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.