Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 9.6.44
Ūti· What drives us to actPossessive Attraction Disrupted Sisterly Affection
“Thereafter, the princesses, being attracted by Saubhari Muni, gave up their sisterly relationship and quarreled among themselves, each one of them contending, “This man is just suitable for me, and not for you.” In this way there ensued a great disagreement.”
What the purport teaches
- The princesses were all attracted to Saubhari Muni.
- Each insisted that he was suitable for herself and not for the others.
- They gave up their sisterly relationship and quarreled, creating great disagreement.
Try this today
In one disagreement today, avoid insisting that what you want must be yours alone.
Ask yourself
When has wanting something for yourself strained a relationship?
Carry the question through the day, then answer it in your own words before sleep.
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