Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 6.18.38
Ūti· What drives us to actNot Every Desire Should Be Welcomed
“Upon hearing Diti’s request, Kaśyapa Muni was very much aggrieved. “Alas,” he lamented, “now I face the danger of the impious act of killing Indra.””
What the purport teaches
- Kaśyapa Muni had been eager to fulfill Diti’s desire.
- When he heard that she wanted a son to kill Indra, his happiness immediately disappeared.
- He was opposed to the killing and lamented the danger of becoming involved in such an impious act.
Try this today
Before agreeing to a request today, pause to consider whether fulfilling it could harm someone.
Ask yourself
How do I respond when pleasing someone could involve wrongdoing?
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.