Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 3.25.20 · one of the 108 chosen verses
Mukti· LiberationTransfer Attachment to Kṛṣṇa and His Devotees
“Every learned man knows very well that attachment for the material is the greatest entanglement of the spirit soul. But that same attachment, when applied to the self-realized devotees, opens the door of liberation.”
What the purport teaches
- Attachment cannot be stopped; it must be transferred. Attachment to material things binds us, while attachment to Kṛṣṇa, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, or His devotee opens the door of liberation.
- A sādhu is recognized by unflinching devotional service and faith in Kṛṣṇa, not merely by clothing or appearance.
- Association with a sādhu teaches us to become sincere servants of the Lord. His instructions help us cut material attachment and advance in devotional service.
Try this today
Ask a devotee for one practical instruction that can help you strengthen your service to Kṛṣṇa.
Ask yourself
Am I seeking guidance mainly to improve my material condition, or to grow in devotional service?
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.