Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 1.4.26
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesGreat Work May Leave the Heart Unsatisfied
“O twice-born brāhmaṇas, still his mind was not satisfied, although he engaged himself in working for the total welfare of all people.”
What the purport teaches
- Śrī Vyāsadeva worked for the total welfare of all people.
- He prepared literatures of Vedic value for the all-around welfare of the general public.
- Although such activities were expected to satisfy him, he remained dissatisfied with himself.
Try this today
Take one quiet minute to acknowledge whether you feel inwardly satisfied, without assuming your accomplishments settle the question.
Ask yourself
Have I honestly noticed how my heart feels, even when I have accomplished something worthwhile?
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.