Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 4.28.19
Ūti· What drives us to actMake Kṛṣṇa the Center of Home
“King Purañjana then began to think of his past dealings with his wife. He recalled that his wife would not take her dinner until he had finished his, that she would not take her bath until he had finished his, and that she was always very much attached to him, so much so that if he would sometimes become angry and chastise her, she would simply remain silent and tolerate his misbehavior.”
What the purport teaches
- Purañjana remembered his wife's devoted attention and her tolerance of his misbehavior. These memories deepened his attachment to her.
- The purport distinguishes affection helpful for family life from excessive attachment that obstructs spiritual advancement. Therefore Kṛṣṇa consciousness must be established in every home.
- When husband and wife are attached to one another in Kṛṣṇa consciousness, both benefit because Kṛṣṇa is their center. Without that center, excessive mutual attachment leads to further material birth.
Try this today
Invite someone in your household to share a brief moment of remembering Kṛṣṇa today.
Ask yourself
How can affection in my home help make Kṛṣṇa the center of our lives?
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.