Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 8.9.2
Ūti· What drives us to actBeauty Can Stir Lusty Desires
“Upon seeing the beautiful woman, the demons said, “Alas, how wonderful is Her beauty, how wonderful the luster of Her body, and how wonderful the beauty of Her youthful age!” Speaking in this way, they quickly approached Her, full of lusty desires to enjoy Her, and began to inquire from Her in many ways.”
What the purport teaches
- The demons praised the woman's beauty, bodily luster and youthful age.
- Their hearts became full of lusty desires to enjoy Her.
- Driven by these desires, they quickly approached Her and began asking many questions.
Try this today
Pause before acting on an attraction today, and notice whether you are seeking only your own enjoyment.
Ask yourself
How does attraction affect the way I approach another person?
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.