Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 8.12.24
Ūti· What drives us to actAssumed Attraction Strengthens Desire
“Thus Lord Śiva saw the woman, every part of whose body was beautifully formed, and the beautiful woman also looked at him. Therefore, thinking that She was attracted to him, Lord Śiva became very much attracted to Her.”
What the purport teaches
- Lord Śiva observed the woman’s beautifully formed body, while She glanced at him with restless eyes.
- He thought that She was attracted to him and became very attracted to Her.
- The purport explains that he now wanted to touch Her.
Try this today
Before acting on one impression today, distinguish what you actually observed from what you assumed.
Ask yourself
Have you ever treated your interpretation of another person’s glance as a certainty?
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.