Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 7.1.18
Ūti· What drives us to actRecognize Persistent Envy of the Lord
“From the very beginning of his childhood, when he could not even speak properly, Śiśupāla, the most sinful son of Damaghoṣa, began blaspheming the Lord, and he continued to be envious of Śrī Kṛṣṇa until death. Similarly, his brother Dantavakra continued the same habits.”
What the purport teaches
- Śiśupāla, the son of Damaghoṣa, began blaspheming the Lord in early childhood, before he could speak properly.
- His envy of Śrī Kṛṣṇa continued until death. The translation describes him as most sinful.
- His brother Dantavakra continued the same habits of envy and blasphemy.
Try this today
Take a moment today to speak respectfully about Śrī Kṛṣṇa, rather than carelessly.
Ask yourself
What attitude toward Śrī Kṛṣṇa am I cultivating through my words?
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.