Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 3.26.29
Sarga· CreationThe Perfection of Intelligence
“By transformation of the false ego in passion, intelligence takes birth, O virtuous lady. The functions of intelligence are to help in ascertaining the nature of objects when they come into view, and to help the senses.”
What the purport teaches
- Intelligence arises through the transformation of false ego in passion. It helps us ascertain the nature of objects.
- Intelligence is the discriminating power that helps the senses make choices. It is therefore meant to be the master of the senses.
- Intelligence reaches perfection when one becomes fixed in activities of Kṛṣṇa consciousness. Kṛṣṇa consciousness is the ultimate expansion of consciousness.
Try this today
Before one choice today, consider whether it supports your activities in Kṛṣṇa consciousness.
Ask yourself
Am I using intelligence to guide my senses or simply to satisfy them?
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.