Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 6.1.64
Ūti· What drives us to actFind Peace in Faithfulness and Chanting
“Thus Ajāmila began spending whatever money he had inherited from his father to satisfy the prostitute with various material presentations so that she would remain pleased with him. He gave up all his brahminical activities to satisfy the prostitute.”
What the purport teaches
- Ajāmila spent his inherited money on material gifts to please the prostitute. To satisfy her, he gave up all his brahminical activities.
- Śrīla Prabhupāda warns that illicit sex can ruin one’s character, destroy an exalted position and exhaust one’s wealth. Therefore it is strictly prohibited.
- A Kṛṣṇa conscious gṛhastha should remain satisfied with his wife and find peace by chanting the Hare Kṛṣṇa mantra. Ajāmila’s example warns against becoming careless about this.
Try this today
When a desire for material enjoyment arises today, pause and chant the Hare Kṛṣṇa mantra.
Ask yourself
Am I seeking peace through chanting, or through desires that could undermine my responsibilities?
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.