Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 9.14.30
Ūti· What drives us to actSharp Words Provoke Angry Haste
“Purūravā, stricken by the sharp words of Urvaśī like an elephant struck by its driver’s pointed rod, became very angry. Not even dressing himself properly, he took a sword in hand and went out naked into the night to follow the Gandharvas who had stolen the lambs.”
What the purport teaches
- Urvaśī’s sharp words struck Purūravā like an elephant driver’s pointed rod.
- He became very angry and took a sword in his hand.
- Without dressing properly, he went out naked into the night to pursue the Gandharvas who had stolen the lambs.
Try this today
Before responding to a hurtful remark today, pause and consider your next action.
Ask yourself
When criticism hurts me, do I rush into action without thinking?
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.