Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 9.15.23
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesPride Opens the Way to Offense
“Once while Kārtavīryārjuna was wandering unengaged in a solitary forest and hunting, he approached the residence of Jamadagni.”
What the purport teaches
- While hunting and wandering in a solitary forest, Kārtavīryārjuna approached Jamadagni’s residence.
- The purport explains that he had no business going there. Puffed-up by extraordinary power, he went there and offended Paraśurāma.
- This visit was the prelude to his being killed by Paraśurāma for his offensive act.
Try this today
Before entering someone’s space or interrupting them today, pause to consider whether your purpose is respectful.
Ask yourself
Does confidence in my abilities ever make me act without considering my purpose or others’ dignity?
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.