Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 2.8.20
Mukti· LiberationDevotion Goes Beyond Mystic Powers
“What are the opulences of the great mystics, and what is their ultimate realization? How does the perfect mystic become detached from the subtle astral body? What is the basic knowledge of the Vedic literatures, including the branches of history and the supplementary Purāṇas?”
What the purport teaches
- Masters of mystic powers can perform extraordinary wonders. Lord Śiva is the greatest of these mystics.
- Devotees do not directly practice mystic powers, but the Lord protects them by His unlimited power. Their strength comes from His mercy, just as a child’s strength comes from the parents.
- The whole purpose of the Vedas is to know the Supreme Personality of Godhead and become His transcendental loving servant.
Try this today
Before studying today, pause and remember that the purpose of Vedic knowledge is to know and lovingly serve the Lord.
Ask yourself
Am I more attracted to extraordinary powers or to becoming a loving servant of 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.