Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 8.12.25
Ūti· What drives us to actLust Takes Away Good Sense
“Lord Śiva, his good sense taken away by the woman because of lusty desires to enjoy with Her, became so mad for Her that even in the presence of Bhavānī he did not hesitate to approach Her.”
What the purport teaches
- Lord Śiva’s lusty desire to enjoy with the woman took away his good sense.
- He became so mad for Her that he did not hesitate to approach Her.
- Even the presence of Bhavānī did not restrain him.
Try this today
When a strong desire arises today, pause before acting and consider whether you are using good sense.
Ask yourself
What signs tell you that a strong desire is weakening your good judgment?
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.