Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 9.14.7
Ūti· What drives us to actA Dispute Brings Widespread Destruction
“King Indra, accompanied by all kinds of demigods, joined the side of Bṛhaspati. Thus there was a great fight, destroying both demons and demigods, only for the sake of Tārā, Bṛhaspati’s wife.”
What the purport teaches
- King Indra joined Bṛhaspati’s side.
- All kinds of demigods accompanied Indra, and a great fight took place.
- Both demons and demigods were destroyed in this fight over Tārā, Bṛhaspati’s wife.
Try this today
Before adding to a disagreement today, identify one other person who could be hurt by its escalation.
Ask yourself
How might a dispute I join harm people beyond those directly involved?
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.