Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.13.60
Sthāna· The universe in orderPlease Kṛṣṇa and Leave Envy Behind
“Vṛndāvana is the transcendental abode of the Lord, where there is no hunger, anger or thirst. Though naturally inimical, both human beings and fierce animals live there together in transcendental friendship.”
What the purport teaches
- Vṛndāvana is the Lord’s transcendental abode, free from hunger, anger and thirst. Even human beings and fierce animals live there in transcendental friendship.
- Envy develops from sense gratification, but in Vṛndāvana everyone’s aim is Kṛṣṇa’s satisfaction. Everyone wants to serve Him in a different capacity, and everyone is happy by pleasing Him.
- The inhabitants share what Kṛṣṇa gives as prasāda, recognizing everyone’s right to live. This mentality develops gradually through sādhana, the practice of Kṛṣṇa consciousness.
Try this today
In one interaction today, set aside an envious or competitive impulse and choose a kind action with Kṛṣṇa’s satisfaction in mind.
Ask yourself
Where could I replace competition for my own satisfaction with a desire to please 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.