Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 4.3.2
Ūti· What drives us to actFalse Prestige Can Lead to Disaster
“When Lord Brahmā appointed Dakṣa the chief of all the Prajāpatis, the progenitors of population, Dakṣa became very much puffed up.”
What the purport teaches
- Lord Brahmā appointed Dakṣa chief of all the Prajāpatis, the progenitors of population.
- Dakṣa received this position although he was envious and hostile toward Lord Śiva. His appointment increased his excessive pride.
- Pride in material possessions can lead a person to disastrous acts. Dakṣa acted out of false prestige.
Try this today
Before making one decision today, pause and ask whether you are trying to protect your prestige.
Ask yourself
How do I respond when I receive recognition or greater responsibility?
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.