Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 1.5.36 · one of the 108 chosen verses
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesRemember Kṛṣṇa While Performing Your Duties
“While performing duties according to the order of Śrī Kṛṣṇa, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, one constantly remembers Him, His names and His qualities.”
What the purport teaches
- A devotee can shape daily duties so as to remember Śrī Kṛṣṇa, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, constantly. Household work, business and professional activities should be performed for Him as the supreme proprietor and enjoyer.
- Kṛṣṇa is identical with His transcendental name, fame and qualities. Remembering and repeating them therefore means actually associating with Him.
- One can remain in one’s present position while using work and resources to spread devotion. Success requires submissively receiving the Lord’s instructions through a bona fide pure devotee, rather than speculating about becoming one with Him.
Try this today
During one routine task today, gently repeat Kṛṣṇa’s name and remember that the task’s result is meant for His service.
Ask yourself
What would help me remember Kṛṣṇa as the proprietor and enjoyer during my ordinary duties?
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.