Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 9.18.35
Ūti· What drives us to actPleasing Words Cannot Always Appease
“King Yayāti, who was very lusty, followed his wife, caught her and tried to appease her by speaking pleasing words and massaging her feet, but he could not satisfy her by any means.”
What the purport teaches
- King Yayāti, who was very lusty, followed his wife and tried to appease her.
- He spoke pleasing words and even massaged her feet.
- Despite these efforts, he could not satisfy her by any means.
Try this today
Before trying to appease someone today, pause and consider whether your words will truly address their concern.
Ask yourself
What can I learn from Yayāti’s inability to satisfy his wife with pleasing words?
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.