Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 6.5.14
Ūti· What drives us to actKeep Intelligence Fixed in Kṛṣṇa Consciousness
“[Nārada Muni had described a woman who is a professional prostitute. The Haryaśvas understood the identity of this woman.] Mixed with the mode of passion, the unsteady intelligence of every living entity is like a prostitute who changes dresses just to attract one’s attention. If one fully engages in temporary fruitive activities, not understanding how this is taking place, what does he actually gain?”
What the purport teaches
- Intelligence mixed with passion is unsteady, changing its interests like changing dresses. Temporary fruitive activities bring no real benefit when intelligence does not turn toward Kṛṣṇa.
- A Kṛṣṇa conscious person’s occupation is to attract Kṛṣṇa’s attention by chanting the Hare Kṛṣṇa mantra and living simply. Changing fashions should not distract one from this purpose.
- Cleanliness in mind, dress and eating helps one remain fixed in Kṛṣṇa consciousness. One should accept the cure of devotional service with firm determination.
Try this today
Set aside five minutes today to chant the Hare Kṛṣṇa mantra rather than spend that time following fashions.
Ask yourself
Which changing interests distract me from being steady in Kṛṣṇa consciousness?
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.