Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 2.3.17
Nirodha· Winding upUse Precious Time for Devotional Service
“Both by rising and by setting, the sun decreases the duration of life of everyone, except one who utilizes the time by discussing topics of the all-good Personality of Godhead.”
What the purport teaches
- Even a fraction of life wasted cannot be recovered by any amount of gold. Human life is meant for realizing our spiritual identity and relationship with the Supreme Lord.
- The Lord’s name, form, qualities and pastimes are identical with Him. Contact with Him through devotional service opens the door to perfection, and even a slight beginning is never lost.
- Hearing and chanting the Lord’s messages in pure devotees’ association prepares life for eternity. The sun cannot rob such service of its eternal value, even though a devotee may experience old age or disease.
Try this today
Set aside five minutes today to hear a pure devotee discuss the Lord’s transcendental messages.
Ask yourself
What part of my day could I use to renew my relationship with the Lord?
Carry the question through the day, then answer it in your own words before sleep.
The study points, practice and question are short summaries drawn from Śrīla Prabhupāda's translation and purport. Read the full purport to go deeper.