Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 11.21.9
Manvantara· The Manus and right dutyThe Most Auspicious Time Is Divine Association
“A specific time is considered pure when it is appropriate, either by its own nature or through achievement of suitable paraphernalia, for the performance of one’s prescribed duty. That time which impedes the performance of one’s duty is considered impure.”
What the purport teaches
- A time is pure when it supports the performance of prescribed duty. Times that obstruct religious duties are considered inauspicious.
- The brāhma-muhūrta, the last few hours before sunrise, is always auspicious for spiritual advancement. Other times become favorable when suitable resources help one fulfill life's mission.
- The most auspicious moment is when one receives the mercy or association of the Supreme Lord or His pure devotee. Kṛṣṇa consciousness is life's perfection and transcends the material dualities of time and space.
Try this today
Set aside a brief time today for loving service to the Lord rather than sense gratification.
Ask yourself
Am I using favorable moments for loving service, or letting sense gratification carry me away?
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.