Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.4.20
Mukti· LiberationDevotional Service Restores Our Spiritual Position
“One who does not understand the constitutional position of the body and the soul [ātmā] becomes too attached to the bodily concept of life. Consequently, because of attachment to the body and its by-products, he feels affected by union with and separation from his family, society and nation. As long as this continues, one continues his material life. [Otherwise, one is liberated.]”
What the purport teaches
- Mistaking the body for the self creates attachment to the body and its by-products. This keeps one affected by material union and separation.
- Uninterrupted service to the Lord places one in the original spiritual status, where the soul finds transcendental happiness.
- A person serving Kṛṣṇa with body, mind and words is liberated even within this world. The purport distinguishes this spiritual position from the body’s apparent material conditions.
Try this today
Set aside a few uninterrupted minutes to read about Kṛṣṇa aloud with the intention of serving Him.
Ask yourself
How can I engage my body, mind and words in Kṛṣṇa’s service today?
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.