Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 1.2.6 · one of the 108 chosen verses
Manvantara· The Manus and right dutyLoving Devotional Service Completely Satisfies the Self
“The supreme occupation [dharma] for all humanity is that by which men can attain to loving devotional service unto the transcendent Lord. Such devotional service must be unmotivated and uninterrupted to completely satisfy the self.”
What the purport teaches
- The supreme occupation is loving devotional service to Kṛṣṇa, the Supreme Personality of Godhead. Unlike temporary material enjoyment, this service leads to eternal life full of bliss and knowledge.
- Devotional service must be unmotivated and uninterrupted to completely satisfy the self. Seeking material gain through devotion obstructs its progress, so service should be free from desires for material enjoyment.
- Kṛṣṇa is the complete whole, and every living being is His part and parcel. Our eternal relationship is one of servant and served, and loving service gradually helps us realize this relationship.
Try this today
Today, spend a few quiet minutes reflecting on your eternal relationship with Kṛṣṇa as His servant, without asking for material gain.
Ask yourself
Am I seeking material gain through devotional service, or learning to serve Kṛṣṇa without expecting anything in return?
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.