Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 3.13.50
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesHearing Begins Life’s Highest Goal
“Who, other than one who is not a human being, can exist in this world and not be interested in the ultimate goal of life? Who can refuse the nectar of narrations about the Personality of Godhead’s activities, which by itself can deliver one from all material pangs?”
What the purport teaches
- Devotional service to the Lord is the highest goal of human life. It begins by hearing about the transcendental activities of the Personality of Godhead.
- Narrations of the Lord’s activities are like a constant flow of nectar. Unlike ordinary stories and histories, they can diminish the burden of material suffering.
- One who is serious about ending material existence must chant and hear about the Lord’s transcendental activities. Refusing interest in this message neglects the purpose of human life.
Try this today
Set aside five minutes today to read aloud and hear a narration of the Lord’s transcendental activities.
Ask yourself
What place does hearing about the Lord have in my pursuit of life’s highest goal?
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.