Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 9.14.32
Ūti· What drives us to actGreat Attachment Brings Deep Distress
“No longer seeing Urvaśī on his bed, Purūravā was most aggrieved. Because of his great attraction for her, he was very much disturbed. Thus, lamenting, he began traveling about the earth like a madman.”
What the purport teaches
- When Purūravā no longer saw Urvaśī on his bed, he became deeply aggrieved.
- His great attraction for her left him very disturbed.
- Lamenting her absence, he traveled about the earth like a madman.
Try this today
Write one sentence about how a strong attachment affects your peace of mind.
Ask yourself
Which attachment most disturbs my mind when the person or thing is absent?
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.