Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 11.3.27-28
Mukti· LiberationMake Your Whole Life an Offering
“One should hear, glorify and meditate upon the wonderful transcendental activities of the Lord. One should specifically become absorbed in the appearance, activities, qualities and holy names of the Supreme Personality of Godhead. Thus inspired, one should perform all of one’s daily activities as an offering to the Lord. One should perform sacrifice, charity and penance exclusively for the Lord’s satisfaction. Similarly, one should chant only those mantras which glorify the Supreme Personality of Godhead. And all one’s religious activities should be performed as an offering to the Lord. Whatever one finds pleasing or enjoyable he should immediately offer to the Supreme Lord, and even his wife, children, home and very life air he should offer at the lotus feet of the Supreme Personality of Godhead.”
What the purport teaches
- Hear, glorify and meditate on the appearance, activities, qualities and holy names of Kṛṣṇa, the Supreme Personality of Godhead. Mold your life so that you do not forget Him in any circumstance.
- Work, worship, charity, austerity and chanting should all be offerings for the Lord’s satisfaction. Your education, wealth, skills and even your body ultimately belong to Him and should be used in His devotional service.
- Offer your home and family to the Lord by helping family members understand that they are His eternal servants. When the whole family becomes dedicated to His service, a very beautiful situation is created.
Try this today
Spend a few minutes today chanting the Hare Kṛṣṇa mantra as an offering to the Lord.
Ask yourself
Which skill or possession could I offer in the Lord’s service instead of using only for myself?
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.