Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 1.2.9 · one of the 108 chosen verses
Manvantara· The Manus and right dutyWork for Liberation, Not Material Gain
“All occupational engagements are certainly meant for ultimate liberation. They should never be performed for material gain. Furthermore, according to sages, one who is engaged in the ultimate occupational service should never use material gain to cultivate sense gratification.”
What the purport teaches
- Occupational engagements are meant for ultimate liberation. They should not be performed for material gain alone.
- Pure devotional service to the Lord is automatically followed by perfect knowledge and detachment from material existence.
- Religious service should not become a means of gaining wealth to fulfill material desires. Material gain should not be used to cultivate sense gratification.
Try this today
Before one duty today, pause and examine whether your aim is only material gain.
Ask yourself
Am I approaching religious service for material benefits or for devotion to 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.