Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 11.7.21
Mukti· LiberationHuman Intelligence Finds Fulfillment in Devotion
“In the human form of life, those who are self-controlled and expert in the spiritual science of Sāṅkhya can directly see Me along with all of My potencies.”
What the purport teaches
- Human life provides the intelligence needed to understand spiritual knowledge and perfect our existence. Any man, woman or child may become a great devotee of Lord Kṛṣṇa without discrimination.
- The Sāṅkhya system described here combines analytical knowledge with devotion. Its solid conclusion is shelter at the feet of pure devotees and love of Godhead.
- Kṛṣṇa is the goal of all knowledge and personally enlightens His sincere devotee. Those expert in taking shelter of pure devotees can see the Supreme Personality of Godhead with His potencies.
Try this today
Spend five attentive minutes studying this purport, focusing on how knowledge leads to devotion rather than intellectual pride.
Ask yourself
Is my study helping me seek the mercy of pure devotees and deepen my devotion to 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.