Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 9.7.8
Ūti· What drives us to actHariścandra Seeks Help in His Sorrow
“Hariścandra had no son and was therefore extremely morose. Once, therefore, following the advice of Nārada, he took shelter of Varuṇa and said to him, “My lord, I have no son. Would you kindly give me one?””
What the purport teaches
- Hariścandra had no son and was extremely morose.
- Following Nārada’s advice, he took shelter of Varuṇa.
- Hariścandra plainly expressed his desire: he asked Varuṇa to kindly give him a son.
Try this today
Write one sentence identifying Hariścandra’s sorrow and the advice he followed.
Ask yourself
How do strong unfulfilled desires affect the way I seek advice and help?
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.