Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 3.23.57
Mukti· LiberationUse Your Opportunities to Serve the Lord
“My lord, surely I have been solidly cheated by the insurmountable illusory energy of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, for in spite of having obtained your association, which gives liberation from material bondage, I did not seek such liberation.”
What the purport teaches
- Human life and a family that cultivates spiritual knowledge are valuable opportunities. The greatest opportunity is association with a saintly person.
- Devahūti laments that she did not seek liberation despite having such association. Material gifts can deepen illusion and entanglement rather than bring real achievement.
- Whatever we have should be used in service to the Supreme Personality of Godhead. Anyone can serve Him according to the best of their ability.
Try this today
Use one available asset—your time, ability or possessions—in a small act of service to the Supreme Lord today.
Ask yourself
Which asset or opportunity could I use for spiritual realization rather than further material entanglement?
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.