Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 6.7.17
Ūti· What drives us to actWithout His Guru, Indra Finds No Peace
“Although Indra searched vigorously with the assistance of the other demigods, he could not find Bṛhaspati. Then Indra thought, “Alas, my spiritual master has become dissatisfied with me, and now I have no means of achieving good fortune.” Although Indra was surrounded by demigods, he could not find peace of mind.”
What the purport teaches
- Indra searched vigorously for Bṛhaspati with the help of the other demigods, but could not find him.
- Indra lamented that his spiritual master was dissatisfied with him. He felt he had no means of achieving good fortune.
- Even surrounded by the demigods, Indra could not find peace of mind.
Try this today
Take a quiet minute today to reflect on the value of your spiritual master’s guidance.
Ask yourself
What does Indra’s distress teach me about valuing my spiritual master’s satisfaction?
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.