Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 1.13.26
Mukti· LiberationDevotional Service Makes Renunciation Steady
“He is called undisturbed who goes to an unknown, remote place and, freed from all obligations, quits his material body when it has become useless.”
What the purport teaches
- The human body is especially meant for cultivating knowledge of devotional service to the Lord. Neglecting that purpose leaves life full of anxiety and misery.
- A dhīra remains undisturbed even when there is sufficient provocation. Undue affection for family can obstruct self-realization and make renunciation difficult.
- Renunciation born of frustration becomes steady through association with genuine saints and self-realized souls. Pure devotees awaken the spirit of loving service and sincere surrender to the Lord.
Try this today
Spend five minutes today hearing or reading a pure devotee’s instruction on loving devotional service.
Ask yourself
How could association with pure devotees strengthen your desire to serve the Lord?
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.