Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 11.7.51
Mukti· LiberationSee Beyond Material Reflections
“Even when reflected in various objects, the sun is never divided, nor does it merge into its reflection. Only those with dull brains would consider the sun in this way. Similarly, although the soul is reflected through different material bodies, the soul remains undivided and nonmaterial.”
What the purport teaches
- The sun remains undivided despite its many reflections. Similarly, the soul remains nonmaterial despite appearing through changing bodies and material designations.
- Human life is meant for self-realization, not quarrels over material labels. Loving devotional service reveals our eternal, pure identity.
- Mental speculation distorts our understanding of God. Through pure Kṛṣṇa consciousness, free from fruitive desires and speculation, one can perceive Lord Kṛṣṇa, the Supreme Personality of Godhead.
Try this today
When a material label shapes your view of someone today, pause and remember that person’s pure spiritual identity.
Ask yourself
Which material labels keep me from seeing another person’s spiritual identity?
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.