Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 1.13.27
Mukti· LiberationDepend Fully on the Lord Within
“He is certainly a first-class man who awakens and understands, either by himself or from others, the falsity and misery of this material world and thus leaves home and depends fully on the Personality of Godhead residing within his heart.”
What the purport teaches
- Real perfection on the path of liberation means depending fully on the Supreme Personality of Godhead. He resides in everyone’s heart as Paramātmā.
- A steadfast devotee knows that he is never alone, even in a remote jungle. The Lord is with him and can protect His sincere devotee in difficult circumstances.
- Practice devotional service at home by hearing and chanting about the Lord in the association of pure devotees. Sincere practice awakens God consciousness, whereas seeking material gain prevents complete dependence on Him.
Try this today
Spend a few minutes at home today chanting the Lord’s holy name without asking for material gain.
Ask yourself
Is your devotional practice directed toward dependence on the Lord or toward material rewards?
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.