Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 1.4.27
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesSeek Heartfelt Satisfaction Beyond Matter
“Thus the sage, being dissatisfied at heart, at once began to reflect, because he knew the essence of religion, and he said within himself:”
What the purport teaches
- Although the sage knew the essence of religion, he was dissatisfied at heart.
- He began to reflect and search out the cause of his dissatisfaction.
- Perfection is not attained until one is satisfied at heart. This satisfaction must be sought beyond matter.
Try this today
Spend two quiet minutes reflecting on where you are seeking lasting satisfaction.
Ask yourself
Am I looking only to material things for the satisfaction my heart seeks?
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.