Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 11.2.7
Mukti· LiberationHumble Hearing Frees Us From Fear
“O brāhmaṇa, although I am satisfied simply by seeing you, I still wish to inquire about those duties which give pleasure to the Supreme Personality of Godhead. Any mortal who faithfully hears about them is freed from all kinds of fear.”
What the purport teaches
- Although Vasudeva’s position as Kṛṣṇa’s father was exalted, he humbly asked Nārada about devotional service. A pure devotee never considers himself exalted, but feels that Kṛṣṇa mercifully accepts his imperfect service.
- Fear arises when we imagine something exists beyond Kṛṣṇa’s control. Kṛṣṇa, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, is the well-wishing friend of every living being.
- Faithfully hearing about pure devotional service frees a person from all kinds of fear. Through surrender, a devotee gains confidence in an eternal relationship with Kṛṣṇa.
Try this today
Spend a few minutes reading this teaching with a humble desire to learn how to please Kṛṣṇa.
Ask yourself
How can Vasudeva’s humility help me remain eager to hear about devotional 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.