Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 9.16.10
Ūti· What drives us to actA Grudge Seeks an Opportunity
“Once when Paraśurāma left the āśrama for the forest with Vasumān and his other brothers, the sons of Kārtavīryārjuna took the opportunity to approach Jamadagni’s residence to seek vengeance for their grudge.”
What the purport teaches
- Paraśurāma left the āśrama for the forest with Vasumān and his other brothers.
- The sons of Kārtavīryārjuna took advantage of their absence to approach Jamadagni’s residence.
- They came seeking vengeance for their grudge.
Try this today
Notice one lingering grudge today, and refrain from a word or action intended to repay the hurt.
Ask yourself
Am I holding a grudge that makes me look for an opportunity to retaliate?
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.