Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.57.40
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesWealth Can Disturb Spiritual Life
“Thus shamed by Lord Kṛṣṇa’s conciliatory words, the son of Śvaphalka brought out the jewel from where he had concealed it in his clothing and gave it to the Lord. The brilliant gem shone like the sun.”
What the purport teaches
- Kṛṣṇa’s conciliatory words made Akrūra feel ashamed. He brought out the jewel he had concealed in his clothing and gave it to the Lord.
- The brilliant Syamantaka jewel shone like the sun. Yet its great value had been accompanied by much suffering.
- The purport points to the intrigue, violence and suffering caused by the jewel. This is a lesson for anyone who desires a trouble-free spiritual life.
Try this today
Set aside one unnecessary pursuit of possessions today and use those few minutes for devotional service.
Ask yourself
Is my desire for something valuable disturbing my spiritual life?
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.