Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 1.6.27
Mukti· LiberationAbsorption in Kṛṣṇa Removes Material Longing
“And so, O Brāhmaṇa Vyāsadeva, in due course of time I, who was fully absorbed in thinking of Kṛṣṇa and who therefore had no attachments, being completely freed from all material taints, met with death, as lightning and illumination occur simultaneously.”
What the purport teaches
- Full absorption in thoughts of Kṛṣṇa clears away material desires. Spiritually enriched devotees no longer hanker for petty things without permanent value.
- The devotee’s destination is the kingdom of God, where life is eternal, fully cognizant and blissful. This higher prospect makes material attractions seem like shadows of reality.
- For a fully prepared pure devotee, leaving the material body and developing a spiritual body occur simultaneously by the Supreme’s will. Even before death, the devotee’s body is spiritualized like iron made red-hot in fire.
Try this today
Pause one unnecessary material pursuit today and spend that time thinking of Kṛṣṇa.
Ask yourself
Which temporary attraction becomes less important when I remember Kṛṣṇa?
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.