Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 9.14.25
Ūti· What drives us to actSensory Attraction Sustains Enjoyment
“Urvaśī’s body was as fragrant as the saffron of a lotus. Being enlivened by the fragrance of her face and body, Purūravā enjoyed her company for many days with great jubilation.”
What the purport teaches
- Urvaśī’s body was as fragrant as the saffron of a lotus.
- The fragrance of her face and body enlivened Purūravā.
- He enjoyed her company for many days with great jubilation.
Try this today
Notice one pleasant fragrance today and briefly reflect on how it affects your mood.
Ask yourself
How strongly do pleasant sights or fragrances influence my feelings?
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.