Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 1.6.21
Mukti· LiberationPure Service Brings Us Near the Lord
“O Nārada [the Lord spoke], I regret that during this lifetime you will not be able to see Me anymore. Those who are incomplete in service and who are not completely free from all material taints can hardly see Me.”
What the purport teaches
- The Personality of Godhead is completely pure. To meet Him personally, one must be free from material attachment, even beyond the mode of goodness.
- For a beginner, worshiping the Deity of the Lord is recommended over searching for Him in a forest. The Lord’s temple is transcendental, whereas the forest is a materially good place.
- A pure devotee follows great devotees like Nārada and Prahlāda by glorifying the Lord through kīrtana. Engaging others in devotional service is beyond all material qualities.
Try this today
Set aside a few minutes today to glorify the Lord through kīrtana.
Ask yourself
How can I give more attention to serving the Lord rather than seeking a favorable outward setting?
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.