Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 6.9.10
Ūti· What drives us to actAvoid Foam When Collecting Drinking Water
“And in return for King Indra’s benediction that water would increase the volume of other substances with which it was mixed, water accepted one fourth of the sinful reactions. Therefore there are bubbles and foam in water. When one collects water, these should be avoided.”
What the purport teaches
- Water received the benediction of increasing the volume of substances with which it is mixed, such as milk or fruit juice.
- In return, water accepted one fourth of Indra’s sinful reactions. The text identifies foam and bubbles as their visible signs.
- The purport therefore instructs one to avoid foam and bubbles when collecting drinking water.
Try this today
When collecting drinking water today, avoid the foam and bubbles as instructed.
Ask yourself
How carefully do I notice the practical instructions given alongside the narrative?
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.