Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 3.25.26
Mukti· LiberationDevotional Service Makes Mind Control Easier
“Thus consciously engaged in devotional service in the association of devotees, a person gains distaste for sense gratification, both in this world and in the next, by constantly thinking about the activities of the Lord. This process of Kṛṣṇa consciousness is the easiest process of mystic power; when one is actually situated on that path of devotional service, he is able to control the mind.”
What the purport teaches
- In devotees' association, a sincere devotee hears and contemplates the Lord's creation, maintenance, dissolution, and spiritual pastimes. This develops distaste for temporary sense enjoyment in this world or the next.
- Devotees seek the Lord's personal association rather than temporary happiness, even in heaven. Their interest turns toward spiritual understanding and the spiritual situation.
- Devotional service, or bhakti-yoga, is the easiest process of attaining yoga perfection, and its result is sublime. Through Kṛṣṇa consciousness, one can control the mind and reach the highest perfection of life.
Try this today
Spend five minutes hearing or reading about the Lord’s activities in Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam, gently returning your attention whenever it wanders.
Ask yourself
Am I more attracted to temporary enjoyment or to developing my personal relationship of service to the Lord?
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.