Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 3.11.33
Nirodha· Winding upUse Limited Life for Devotional Service
“Thus the process of the exhaustion of the duration of life exists for every one of the living beings, including Lord Brahmā. One’s life endures for only one hundred years, in terms of the times in the different planets.”
What the purport teaches
- Living beings have one hundred years according to the time measured for their different planets and forms of life. These durations are not equal, and even Brahmā’s very long life expires.
- Brahmā fears death and performs devotional service to the Lord to become free from illusory energy. His long life does not remove the need for devotion.
- Human beings should not waste valuable time in enjoyment without concern for the future. Everyone must responsibly prepare for the next life through devotional service.
Try this today
Set aside five minutes today for devotional service to the Lord instead of an unnecessary distraction.
Ask yourself
How am I using my valuable time to prepare responsibly for the next life?
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.