Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 5.2.18
Ūti· What drives us to actA Suitable Union by Brahmā’s Grace
“Attracted by the intelligence, learning, youth, beauty, behavior, opulence and magnanimity of Āgnīdhra, the King of Jambūdvīpa and master of all heroes, Pūrvacitti lived with him for many thousands of years and luxuriously enjoyed both worldly and heavenly happiness.”
What the purport teaches
- Pūrvacitti was attracted by Āgnīdhra’s intelligence, learning, youth, beauty, behavior, opulence and magnanimity.
- By the grace of Lord Brahmā, Āgnīdhra and Pūrvacitti found their union quite suitable.
- They lived together for many thousands of years, enjoying both worldly and heavenly happiness.
Try this today
Choose one quality listed in the translation, such as magnanimity, and express it in one small action today.
Ask yourself
Which of Āgnīdhra’s qualities mentioned here do you especially appreciate?
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.