Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 4.26.16
Ūti· What drives us to actGood Intelligence Guides Us Toward Kṛṣṇa
“Kindly let me know the whereabouts of that beautiful woman who always saves me when I am drowning in the ocean of danger. By giving me good intelligence at every step, she always saves me.”
What the purport teaches
- Purañjana remembers that his wife saves him from danger by giving good intelligence. Good intelligence enables careful deliberation in difficult circumstances.
- Material existence contains danger at every step. Vaikuṇṭha, where there is no anxiety or danger, is the devotee’s real home.
- Good intelligence means becoming Kṛṣṇa conscious. A religiously married, faithful wife can help make family life a gṛhastha-āśrama—a household dedicated to spiritual cultivation.
Try this today
Before one decision today, pause and consider whether it supports your devotional service.
Ask yourself
Do I use my intelligence only to manage difficulties, or also to cultivate 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.