Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.3.36
Mukti· LiberationKeep Kṛṣṇa Central Throughout Austerity
“Thus you spent twelve thousand celestial years performing difficult activities of tapasya in consciousness of Me [Kṛṣṇa consciousness].”
What the purport teaches
- The couple performed difficult activities of tapasya, or austerity.
- Their austerities continued for twelve thousand celestial years.
- Throughout this time, they remained in consciousness of Kṛṣṇa. Their difficult efforts were centered on Him.
Try this today
Set aside one quiet minute today to think of Kṛṣṇa without turning to another activity.
Ask yourself
When something requires patience, can I keep my attention on 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.