Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 11.2.50
Mukti· LiberationExclusive Shelter Frees the Heart from Lust
“One who has taken exclusive shelter of the Supreme Lord, Vāsudeva, becomes free from fruitive activities, which are based on material lust. In fact, one who has taken shelter of the lotus feet of the Lord is freed from even the desire to enjoy material sense gratification. Plans for enjoying sex life, social prestige and money cannot develop within his mind. Thus he is considered bhāgavatottama, a pure devotee of the Lord on the highest platform.”
What the purport teaches
- One who takes exclusive shelter of the Supreme Lord, Vāsudeva, becomes free from fruitive activities and even the desire for material sense gratification. Deep-rooted desires to enjoy sex, prestige and money cannot develop in a pure devotee’s mind.
- A pure devotee’s mind remains clear and sober, free from material envy and lust. Such a devotee can guide others while remaining aware of the ultimate good of every living being.
- Those seeking perfection in Kṛṣṇa consciousness should take shelter of the Vaiṣṇava community. Householders can participate through regular temple attendance, chanting, hearing and accepting food offered to the Lord.
Try this today
Today, hear a discourse on Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam from a devotee.
Ask yourself
How can association with devotees help me remember that I am the Lord’s eternal servant?
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.