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Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 9.14.33

Ūti· What drives us to act

A Reunion Brings Joy

“Once during his travels all over the world, Purūravā saw Urvaśī, accompanied by five companions, on the bank of the Sarasvatī at Kurukṣetra. With jubilation in his face, he then spoke to her in sweet words as follows.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam 9.14.33, translation

What the purport teaches

  • During his travels around the world, Purūravā saw Urvaśī again.
  • She was with five companions on the bank of the Sarasvatī at Kurukṣetra.
  • His face became joyful, and he spoke to her in sweet words.

Try this today

Offer a few warm, thoughtful words to someone you are glad to see today.

Ask yourself

How does the joy of meeting someone dear affect the way you speak?

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.

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