Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 1.13.11
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesDevotion Depends on Consciousness, Not Residence
“My uncle, you must have visited Dvārakā. In that holy place are our friends and well-wishers, the descendants of Yadu, who are always rapt in the service of the Lord Śrī Kṛṣṇa. You might have seen them or heard about them. Are they all living happily in their abodes?”
What the purport teaches
- The Yādavas and Pāṇḍavas were always absorbed in thoughts of Lord Kṛṣṇa and His transcendental activities. Their pure devotional qualities were equal to Vidura’s.
- Whether one remains at home or leaves home, the real qualification is favorable absorption in Kṛṣṇa. This means knowing Him as the Absolute Personality of Godhead.
- Thinking of Kṛṣṇa unfavorably or regarding Him merely as a powerful man is not pure devotion. Mahārāja Yudhiṣṭhira remained deeply devoted even while administering his kingdom.
Try this today
Pause before one household or work duty to remember Kṛṣṇa as the Supreme Personality of Godhead and renew your desire to serve Him.
Ask yourself
How can I remember Kṛṣṇa favorably while carrying out my daily responsibilities?
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.