Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 8.21.14
Ūti· What drives us to actAnger Overrides Their Master's Will
“O King, the demons, aggravated by their usual anger, took their lances and tridents in hand, and against the will of Bali Mahārāja they pushed forward to kill Lord Vāmanadeva.”
What the purport teaches
- The demons were aggravated by their usual anger.
- With lances and tridents in hand, they pushed forward to kill Lord Vāmanadeva.
- They acted against the will of Bali Mahārāja. Their angry action did not follow their master's wishes.
Try this today
If anger arises today, pause before acting and listen carefully to the other person's wishes.
Ask yourself
When does anger keep me from listening to someone I intend to serve?
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.