Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 9.14.15-16
Ūti· What drives us to actHearing About Qualities Awakens Attraction
“Thereafter, from Budha, through the womb of Ilā, a son was born named Purūravā, who was described in the beginning of the Ninth Canto. When his beauty, personal qualities, magnanimity, behavior, wealth and power were described by Nārada in the court of Lord Indra, the celestial woman Urvaśī was attracted to him. Pierced by the arrow of Cupid, she thus approached him.”
What the purport teaches
- Purūravā was born as the son of Budha and Ilā.
- Nārada described his beauty, personal qualities, magnanimity, behavior, wealth and power in the court of Lord Indra.
- Hearing this description, Urvaśī became attracted to Purūravā. Pierced by the arrow of Cupid, she approached him.
Try this today
Notice one instance today when hearing about someone's qualities awakens attraction in you.
Ask yourself
How does hearing praise of someone shape my desires?
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.