Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 4.26.13
Ūti· What drives us to actModeration Protects Devotional Service
“After taking his dinner and having his thirst and hunger satisfied, King Purañjana felt some joy within his heart. Instead of being elevated to a higher consciousness, he became captivated by Cupid, and was moved by a desire to find his wife, who kept him satisfied in his household life.”
What the purport teaches
- After satisfying his hunger and thirst, Purañjana became attracted by Cupid instead of rising to higher consciousness. The purport warns that overeating can disturb a beginner’s Kṛṣṇa consciousness.
- A devotee should eat simple food in goodness and neither eat too much nor collect more money than necessary. Undesirable association can also increase lust and greed.
- Even if an immature devotee falls down, service to Kṛṣṇa never goes in vain. Still, one should carefully avoid activities that weaken devotional service.
Try this today
At one meal today, choose simple food and avoid eating beyond what you need.
Ask yourself
Where could greater moderation help me remain steady in Kṛṣṇa consciousness?
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.