Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 8.19.22
Ūti· What drives us to actMore Possessions Cannot Cure Discontent
“If I were not satisfied with three paces of land, then surely I would not be satisfied even with possessing one of the seven islands, consisting of nine varṣas. Even if I possessed one island, I would hope to get others.”
What the purport teaches
- The Lord says that if three paces of land did not satisfy Him, even a whole island would not satisfy Him.
- That island could contain nine varṣas, yet its size would not remove dissatisfaction.
- Possessing one island could lead to hoping for others. Increasing possessions does not itself bring contentment.
Try this today
Before seeking one extra possession today, pause and consider whether what you already have is enough.
Ask yourself
Have you noticed one fulfilled desire quickly becoming a desire for something more?
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.