Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 9.14.11
Ūti· What drives us to actShame Can Delay the Truth
“Fighting again broke out between Bṛhaspati and the moon-god, both of whom claimed, “This is my child, not yours!” All the saints and demigods present asked Tārā whose child the newborn baby actually was, but because she was ashamed she could not immediately answer.”
What the purport teaches
- Bṛhaspati and the moon-god again fought, each claiming that the newborn child was his.
- The saints and demigods present asked Tārā whose child the baby actually was.
- Because Tārā was ashamed, she could not immediately answer. Her silence left the dispute unresolved.
Try this today
Notice one question you have avoided through embarrassment, and prepare a truthful answer.
Ask yourself
When has shame made it difficult for me to give an honest answer?
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.