Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 4.25.47
Ūti· What drives us to actOur Power to See Is Dependent
“The two gates named Khadyotā and Āvirmukhī were situated facing the eastern side, but they were constructed in one place. Through those two gates the King used to go to the city of Vibhrājita accompanied by a friend whose name was Dyumān.”
What the purport teaches
- Khadyotā and Āvirmukhī represent the two eyes; their names mean “glowworm” and “torchlight.” The purport describes the left eye as less powerful in seeing.
- Dyumān, the king's friend, represents the sun. The eyes depend on sunlight to see things clearly.
- The living entity uses the body's gates according to his will and may feel proud of seeing or hearing. Yet these abilities depend on nature's assistance.
Try this today
While looking at something in daylight, pause to acknowledge that your sight depends on light.
Ask yourself
Do I remember my dependence on nature when I feel proud of my abilities?
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.