Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 8.12.28
Ūti· What drives us to actDesire Disregards Her Unwillingness
“After following Her with great speed, Lord Śiva caught Her by the braid of Her hair and dragged Her near him. Although She was unwilling, he embraced Her with his arms.”
What the purport teaches
- Lord Śiva followed the woman with great speed.
- He caught Her by the braid of Her hair and dragged Her near him.
- Although She was unwilling, he embraced Her with his arms.
Try this today
In one interaction today, make room for the other person’s wishes rather than pressing your own.
Ask yourself
Why is Her unwillingness an important detail not to overlook?
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.