Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 3.25.43
Mukti· LiberationDevotional Service Brings Knowledge and Fearlessness
“The yogīs, equipped with transcendental knowledge and renunciation and engaged in devotional service for their eternal benefit, take shelter of My lotus feet, and since I am the Lord, they are thus eligible to enter into the kingdom of Godhead without fear.”
What the purport teaches
- The first-class yogīs engage in devotional service and constantly think of Kṛṣṇa, the Supreme Personality of Godhead. They seek release from material entanglement and return to Godhead.
- Transcendental knowledge and renunciation arise as results of bhakti-yoga; they need not be sought separately. The meaning of the scriptures is revealed to one with full faith in the Lord and the spiritual master.
- Entrance into the spiritual kingdom is assured for those surrendered to the Supreme Lord’s lotus feet. These surrendered souls are doubtless and fearless.
Try this today
Set aside a few quiet minutes today to think of Kṛṣṇa and seek shelter at His lotus feet.
Ask yourself
Am I treating knowledge and renunciation as separate achievements, or nurturing them through 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.