Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 7.3.6
Ūti· What drives us to actThe Demigods Seek Help
“Scorched and extremely disturbed because of Hiraṇyakaśipu’s severe penances, all the demigods left the planets where they reside and went to the planet of Lord Brahmā, where they informed the creator as follows: O lord of the demigods, O master of the universe, because of the fire emanating from Hiraṇyakaśipu’s head as a result of his severe austerities, we have become so disturbed that we could not stay in our planets but have come to you.”
What the purport teaches
- Scorched and extremely disturbed by Hiraṇyakaśipu’s penances, the demigods could no longer remain on their planets.
- They left their residences and went to the planet of Lord Brahmā.
- They respectfully explained their distress to the creator, identifying the fire from Hiraṇyakaśipu’s head as its cause.
Try this today
If a difficulty is troubling you today, describe it plainly to someone able to help.
Ask yourself
When I need help, can I explain my difficulty clearly and respectfully?
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.