Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 3.22.19
Mukti· LiberationMake Devotional Service Life's Goal
“Therefore I shall accept this chaste girl as my wife, on the condition that after she bears semen from my body, I shall accept the life of devotional service accepted by the most perfect human beings. That process was described by Lord Viṣṇu. It is free from envy.”
What the purport teaches
- Kardama Muni accepted marriage on the condition that, after begetting a child, he would devote himself to the highest life of devotional service.
- The purport teaches that parenthood carries a spiritual responsibility: children should be trained in Kṛṣṇa consciousness for liberation. Human life is meant for complete devotion to the Lord's service.
- The paramahaṁsa is free from envy. When one's activities are completely engaged in Kṛṣṇa consciousness, or devotional service, there is no scope for envy.
Try this today
Set aside five minutes today specifically for devotional service, leaving competitive thoughts aside.
Ask yourself
How can I keep devotional service as my goal while fulfilling present responsibilities?
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.