Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 3.15.25
Mukti· LiberationDevotion Develops Qualities Fit for Vaikuṇṭha
“Persons whose bodily features change in ecstasy and who breathe heavily and perspire due to hearing the glories of the Lord are promoted to the kingdom of God, even though they do not care for meditation and other austerities. The kingdom of God is above the material universes, and it is desired by Brahmā and other demigods.”
What the purport teaches
- The kingdom of God is above the material universes and is desired even by Brahmā. Those deeply moved by hearing the Lord’s glories are promoted there.
- All good qualities develop in a devotee who accepts Kṛṣṇa consciousness as life’s highest goal. These include humility, peacefulness, tolerance and kindness to all living entities.
- The Lord is nondifferent from His holy name. Chanting without offenses can awaken ecstatic symptoms, and the purport carefully explains offenses to avoid.
Try this today
Chant Hare Kṛṣṇa today while remembering that the Lord is nondifferent from His name.
Ask yourself
Which quality of a devotee most needs attention in my life today?
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.