Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 5.2.17
Ūti· What drives us to actĀgnīdhra Sought a Wife for Progeny
“Śukadeva Gosvāmī continued: Mahārāja Āgnīdhra, whose intelligence was like that of a demigod, knew the art of flattering women to win them to his side. He therefore pleased that celestial girl with his lusty words and gained her favor.”
What the purport teaches
- Although Āgnīdhra spoke lusty words, the purport explains that he was a devotee and actually had no attraction for material enjoyment.
- He wanted a wife for progeny, and Lord Brahmā had sent Pūrvacitti for this purpose.
- Āgnīdhra expertly pleased her with flattering words and gained her favor. One skilled in this art is called vidagdha.
Try this today
Reread the purport and identify the reason Āgnīdhra wanted a wife.
Ask yourself
What does the purport help you understand about Āgnīdhra’s purpose?
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.