Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.10.18
Mukti· LiberationChoose the Association of Kṛṣṇa’s Devotees
“Saintly persons [sādhus] think of Kṛṣṇa twenty-four hours a day. They have no other interest. Why should people neglect the association of such exalted spiritual personalities and try to associate with materialists, taking shelter of nondevotees, most of whom are proud and rich?”
What the purport teaches
- A sādhu engages in devotional service to the Lord without deviation. Such saintly persons think of Kṛṣṇa throughout the day.
- A sādhu is tolerant, merciful, peaceful and friendly to all living beings. He follows the scriptures and has no enemies.
- Both poor and rich people can benefit from association with Kṛṣṇa’s devotees. The purport urges us not to exchange that association for company centered on wealth and sense gratification.
Try this today
Make time today for one conversation with a devotee about Kṛṣṇa consciousness.
Ask yourself
Which company helps me remember Kṛṣṇa and value devotional service?
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.