Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 11.6.45
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesServe Kṛṣṇa Throughout Daily Life
“My dear Lord, You are the Supreme Soul, and thus You are most dear to us. We are Your devotees, and how can we possibly reject You or live without You even for a moment? Whether we are lying down, sitting, walking, standing, bathing, enjoying recreation, eating or doing anything else, we are constantly engaged in Your service.”
What the purport teaches
- Kṛṣṇa is the Supreme Soul and most dear to His devotees. They remain engaged in His service while resting, walking, bathing, eating and doing other activities.
- By hearing about Kṛṣṇa and serving Him, we can give up the illusion of enjoying anything separately from Him.
- Neglecting hearing and service allows the mind to become bewildered. Seeing the world as separate from Kṛṣṇa and meant for our own enjoyment brings only trouble.
Try this today
During one walk today, hear about Kṛṣṇa and remember that daily activities can be part of His service.
Ask yourself
Which ordinary part of my day could become a more conscious opportunity to serve Kṛṣṇa?
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.