Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 3.29.21
Mukti· LiberationWorship Must Include Respect for Living Beings
“I am present in every living entity as the Supersoul. If someone neglects or disregards that Supersoul everywhere and engages himself in the worship of the Deity in the temple, that is simply imitation.”
What the purport teaches
- The Lord is present in every living entity as the Supersoul. Worshiping the Deity while disregarding His presence in others is simply imitation.
- A person who worships in the temple but does not respect others remains on the material platform, in the lowest stage of devotional service. Purified Kṛṣṇa consciousness sees Kṛṣṇa’s presence everywhere.
- A devotee tries to understand everything in relationship with Kṛṣṇa and engage everything in His service. An advanced devotee helps an innocent person who does not know this relationship take part in devotional service.
Try this today
Invite someone interested in learning to join you in one simple act of service to Kṛṣṇa.
Ask yourself
Does my treatment of others reflect the respect I offer the Lord in worship?
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.