Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 1.15.37
Mukti· LiberationMake Time for Spiritual Realization
“Mahārāja Yudhiṣṭhira was intelligent enough to understand the influence of the Age of Kali, characterized by increasing avarice, falsehood, cheating and violence throughout the capital, state, home and among individuals. So he wisely prepared himself to leave home, and he dressed accordingly.”
What the purport teaches
- Mahārāja Yudhiṣṭhira recognized Kali’s influence in increasing greed, falsehood, cheating and violence. These qualities were spreading through public and private life.
- As a great devotee under the Lord’s protection, he had no need to fear Kali. He retired because he preferred the Lord’s company and wished to prepare to return to Godhead.
- His voluntary retirement set an example: responsibilities should pass to a capable younger generation. One should make time for spiritual realization rather than remain absorbed in household affairs until death.
Try this today
Reserve a short period today for spiritual realization instead of filling it with another household or work task.
Ask yourself
Are you making room for spiritual realization now, or continually postponing it?
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.