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Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.89.19

Mukti· Liberation

Understanding Leads to Devotional Service

“Śukadeva Gosvāmī said: The learned brāhmaṇas living along the river Sarasvatī came to this conclusion in order to dispel the doubts of all people. Thereafter they rendered devotional service to the Supreme Lord’s lotus feet and attained His abode.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam 10.89.19, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The learned brāhmaṇas living along the Sarasvatī reached their conclusion to dispel everyone’s doubts.
  • They then rendered devotional service to the Supreme Lord’s lotus feet. Their understanding led to service.
  • Through that devotional service, they attained the Lord’s abode.

Try this today

Set aside one minute today to offer a prayer of service at the Lord’s lotus feet.

Ask yourself

How can my study lead to actual service to the Supreme Lord?

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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