Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 3.24.47
Nirodha· Winding upPure Devotion Leads Back to Godhead
“Freed from all hatred and desire, Kardama Muni, being equal to everyone because of discharging uncontaminated devotional service, ultimately attained the path back to Godhead.”
What the purport teaches
- Through uncontaminated devotional service, Kardama Muni became free from hatred and desire. His mind was equal toward everyone.
- Only devotional service enables one to understand the Supreme Lord's transcendental nature. Understanding Him in this way opens the path into the kingdom of God.
- By perfect devotional knowledge and service, Kardama Muni attained the ultimate goal of life: going back home, back to Godhead.
Try this today
Reread this translation and choose one small act of devotional service to perform today without seeking personal gain.
Ask yourself
How clearly is devotional service, rather than personal desire, guiding my goal in life?
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.