Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 9.3.5
Ūti· What drives us to actNoticing Distress and Speaking About It
“Thereupon, all the soldiers of Śaryāti were immediately obstructed from passing urine and stool. Upon perceiving this, Śaryāti spoke to his associates in surprise.”
What the purport teaches
- All of Śaryāti’s soldiers were immediately obstructed from passing urine and stool.
- Śaryāti perceived this unexpected distress.
- Surprised by what had happened, he spoke to his associates.
Try this today
Ask someone who seems troubled how they are doing, and listen carefully.
Ask yourself
Do I notice when people around me are in distress?
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.