Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.87.23
Mukti· LiberationRemember Kṛṣṇa With Loving Surrender
“Simply by constantly thinking of Him, the enemies of the Lord attained the same Supreme Truth whom sages fixed in yoga worship by controlling their breath, mind and senses. Similarly, we śrutis, who generally see You as all-pervading, will achieve the same nectar from Your lotus feet that Your consorts are able to relish because of their loving attraction to Your mighty, serpentine arms, for You look upon us and Your consorts in the same way.”
What the purport teaches
- Sages approach the Lord through prolonged control of breath, mind and senses. Even enemies absorbed in remembering Kṛṣṇa attained liberation when He killed them.
- The personified Vedas desire more than liberation: they wish to develop love of Godhead by following the favorable surrender of Kṛṣṇa’s confidential devotees. The gopīs of Vraja exhibit the highest perfection of meditation.
- Remembering Kṛṣṇa purifies the heart and awakens desires to serve Him. Hearing from a qualified spiritual master, humbly serving him and pondering his instructions lead to firm meditation on the Supreme Lord’s lotus feet.
Try this today
Spend two quiet minutes remembering Kṛṣṇa’s lotus feet and praying for the desire to serve Him.
Ask yourself
How can I make my remembrance of Kṛṣṇa an expression of loving service?
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.