Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 1.2.26
Mukti· LiberationRespect All, Worship Viṣṇu for Liberation
“Those who are serious about liberation are certainly nonenvious, and they respect all. Yet they reject the horrible and ghastly forms of the demigods and worship only the all-blissful forms of Lord Viṣṇu and His plenary portions.”
What the purport teaches
- Śrī Kṛṣṇa is the Supreme Personality of Godhead, the original person of the Viṣṇu categories. His integrated plenary portions are worshipful objects of service, while His separated parts and parcels are servitors.
- The empowered demigods have limited power and must not be placed in the same category as viṣṇu-tattva. They can award temporary benefits, but only Viṣṇu can bestow liberation.
- Those serious about liberation worship only the all-blissful forms of Viṣṇu and His plenary portions. They remain nonenvious and respectful toward the demigods, without grudges against others’ worship.
Try this today
Take a minute today to reflect on worshiping Viṣṇu without resentment toward people whose worship differs from yours.
Ask yourself
How can I remain firm in worshiping Viṣṇu while showing sincere respect toward others?
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.