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Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.52.4

Mukti· Liberation

Worship Peacefully Through Life’s Dualities

“There he arrived at Badarikāśrama, the abode of Lord Nara-Nārāyaṇa, where, remaining tolerant of all dualities, he peacefully worshiped the Supreme Lord Hari by performing severe austerities.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam 10.52.4, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Mucukunda arrived at Badarikāśrama, the abode of Lord Nara-Nārāyaṇa.
  • He remained peaceful and tolerant of all dualities.
  • His severe austerities were acts of worship of the Supreme Lord Hari. Worship of the Lord was their purpose.

Try this today

When a minor discomfort arises today, practice patience and offer a brief prayer to the Supreme Lord.

Ask yourself

How can I keep worship central when circumstances are uncomfortable?

Carry the question through the day, then answer it in your own words before sleep.

From Canto 10, chapter 14 onward, the translation and purports were completed by Śrīla Prabhupāda's disciples after his departure, and published by the Bhaktivedanta Book Trust.

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