Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 9.14.4
Ūti· What drives us to actPride Can Accompany Great Achievement
“After conquering the three worlds [the upper, middle and lower planetary systems], Soma, the moon-god, performed a great sacrifice known as the Rājasūya-yajña. Because he was very much puffed up, he forcibly kidnapped Bṛhaspati’s wife, whose name was Tārā.”
What the purport teaches
- Soma conquered the three worlds: the upper, middle and lower planetary systems.
- He then performed the great sacrifice known as the Rājasūya-yajña.
- Despite these achievements, he became very much puffed up. Out of pride, he forcibly kidnapped Tārā, Bṛhaspati’s wife.
Try this today
Recall one recent success and check whether it has made you less considerate toward anyone.
Ask yourself
Do my achievements ever make me feel entitled to disregard another person?
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.