Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 3.24.44
Mukti· LiberationA Devotional Mind Becomes Peaceful
“Thus he gradually became unaffected by the false ego of material identity and became free from material affection. Undisturbed, equal to everyone and without duality, he could indeed see himself also. His mind was turned inward and was perfectly calm, like an ocean unagitated by waves.”
What the purport teaches
- A mind fully engaged in Kṛṣṇa consciousness becomes like an ocean unagitated by waves. One fixed in devotional service remains steady amid the workings of nature.
- The devotee looks inward to the spiritual nature of his existence and soberly serves the Lord. In this way, he becomes free from false identification with matter and attachment to possessions.
- Spiritual understanding allows the devotee to see himself and others in the right perspective. Seeing everyone equally, he does not create trouble with others.
Try this today
When disturbed today, pause and remember your spiritual nature before returning calmly to service of the Lord.
Ask yourself
How might spiritual understanding change my response to someone who disturbs me?
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.