Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 5.8.11
Ūti· What drives us to actDaily Companionship Bound His Heart
“Due to attachment for the deer, Mahārāja Bharata lay down with it, walked about with it, bathed with it and even ate with it. Thus his heart became bound to the deer in affection.”
What the purport teaches
- Mahārāja Bharata lay down and walked about with the deer. His attachment became part of his daily life.
- He also bathed and ate with the deer, keeping it with him even during ordinary activities.
- Through this companionship, his heart became bound to the deer in affection.
Try this today
Notice one daily habit that strengthens an attachment, and briefly reflect on how it holds your heart.
Ask yourself
What attachment is becoming stronger through your daily habits?
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.