Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 9.14.26
Ūti· What drives us to actIndra Desires Urvaśī’s Return
“Not seeing Urvaśī in his assembly, the King of heaven, Lord Indra, said, “Without Urvaśī my assembly is no longer beautiful.” Considering this, he requested the Gandharvas to bring her back to his heavenly planet.”
What the purport teaches
- Lord Indra, the King of heaven, noticed that Urvaśī was absent from his assembly.
- He felt that without her his assembly was no longer beautiful.
- He requested the Gandharvas to bring Urvaśī back to his heavenly planet.
Try this today
Reflect briefly on one person whose presence you appreciate and identify what you value about it.
Ask yourself
How does someone’s absence change the way I see a familiar place?
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.