Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 6.1.65
Ūti· What drives us to actUse Wealth in Kṛṣṇa’s Service
“Because his intelligence was pierced by the lustful glance of the prostitute, the victimized brāhmaṇa Ajāmila engaged in sinful acts in her association. He even gave up the company of his very beautiful young wife, who came from a very respectable brāhmaṇa family.”
What the purport teaches
- Ajāmila’s intelligence was pierced by the prostitute’s lustful glance. In her association, he engaged in sinful acts and abandoned his young wife from a respectable brāhmaṇa family.
- Ajāmila inherited his father’s money, but used it to serve the prostitute rather than Kṛṣṇa. The purport draws attention to this misuse of his wealth.
- Because of these actions, Ajāmila was condemned and liable to punishment by Yamarāja. Śrīla Prabhupāda traces his downfall to being victimized by lust.
Try this today
Choose one small use of your money or possessions today that supports service to Kṛṣṇa.
Ask yourself
How could I use a little of what I have in Kṛṣṇa’s service?
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.