Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 3.25.16
Mukti· LiberationPurify the Mind Through Devotional Service
“When one is completely cleansed of the impurities of lust and greed produced from the false identification of the body as “I” and bodily possessions as “mine,” one’s mind becomes purified. In that pure state he transcends the stage of so-called material happiness and distress.”
What the purport teaches
- Lust and greed arise from identifying the body as “I” and bodily possessions as “mine.” Freedom from these impurities restores the mind and consciousness to their original state.
- The difference between conditional and liberated life lies in the purification of mind and consciousness. A purified mind rises above material happiness and distress.
- The mind cannot be made vacant; it needs engagement. Bhakti-yoga purifies the mind and senses by engaging them in devotional service to Kṛṣṇa.
Try this today
Spend two minutes thinking of Kṛṣṇa as an act of devotional service, gently returning your attention when it wanders.
Ask yourself
How could I engage my mind in Kṛṣṇa instead of feeding a desire to possess more?
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.