Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 9.14.41
Ūti· What drives us to actBrief Pleasure Followed by Separation
“Having regained Urvaśī at the end of the year, King Purūravā was most jubilant, and he enjoyed her company in sex for one night. But then he was very sorry at the thought of separation from her, so Urvaśī spoke to him as follows.”
What the purport teaches
- At the end of the year, Purūravā was most jubilant to regain Urvaśī's company.
- He enjoyed sexual union with her for one night.
- His joy was followed by sorrow at the thought of separation, and Urvaśī then spoke to him.
Try this today
Notice one moment when enjoyment turns into worry about losing it, and write down that change.
Ask yourself
How does fear of losing a pleasure affect your experience of it?
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.