Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 4.25.24
Ūti· What drives us to actTurn Desire Toward Kṛṣṇa’s Service
“With the end of her sārī the woman was trying to cover her breasts, which were equally round and well placed side by side. She again and again tried to cover them out of shyness while she walked exactly like a great elephant.”
What the purport teaches
- The woman’s two breasts represent attachment and envy. Both are unfavorable for advancement in spiritual life.
- One should not fall under the control of senses and sense objects, which obstruct self-realization. Loving service to Kṛṣṇa offers ever-new spiritual pleasure.
- Desire can be transformed through Kṛṣṇa consciousness. Just as a material worker labors to satisfy personal desires, a devotee can work hard to satisfy Kṛṣṇa.
Try this today
Set aside five minutes today to do one act of devotional service with the intention of satisfying Kṛṣṇa.
Ask yourself
What energy now spent on personal enjoyment could I use to satisfy 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.