Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 9.1.16
Visarga· Brahmā's creationManu’s Pleasure Was Temporary
“Manu had begun that sacrifice for the sake of getting a son, but because the priest was diverted by the request of Manu’s wife, a daughter named Ilā was born. Upon seeing the daughter, Manu was not very satisfied. Thus he spoke to his guru, Vasiṣṭha, as follows.”
What the purport teaches
- Manu began the sacrifice to obtain a son, but the priest was diverted by his wife’s request. A daughter named Ilā was born.
- Because Manu had no child, he was initially very glad at Ilā’s birth and gave her that name.
- His pleasure was temporary: he later felt dissatisfied because he had wanted a son. He spoke to his guru, Vasiṣṭha.
Try this today
Write down one good thing you received and notice whether an unmet expectation has diminished your appreciation.
Ask yourself
Have my expectations ever kept me from remaining grateful for something that first brought me joy?
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.