Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 11.23.32
Mukti· LiberationServe the Lord Without Seeking Recognition
“He wandered about the earth, keeping his intelligence, senses and life air under control. To beg charity he traveled alone to various cities and villages. He did not advertise his advanced spiritual position and thus was not recognized by others.”
What the purport teaches
- The brāhmaṇa wandered alone with his intelligence, senses and life air controlled. He did not advertise his advanced spiritual position.
- The three rods of the Vaiṣṇava sannyāsī’s staff indicate control of body, mind and words by engaging them only in loving service to the Lord.
- Such control strengthens tolerance, forgiveness and freedom from false pride. Following the strict path of Kṛṣṇa consciousness leads to shelter of the Supreme Personality of Godhead.
Try this today
Do one small act of service to Kṛṣṇa today without telling others about it.
Ask yourself
How could I serve the Lord without seeking recognition?
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.