Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 3.29.26
Nirodha· Winding upLook Beyond Bodily Differences
“As the blazing fire of death, I cause great fear to whoever makes the least discrimination between himself and other living entities because of a differential outlook.”
What the purport teaches
- Living entities have different kinds of bodies, but a devotee should not judge them only on that basis.
- The devotee's outlook should recognize that both the soul and the Supersoul are present in all varieties of living entities.
- The Lord warns that a differential outlook brings great fear of Him as death.
Try this today
When you notice yourself judging someone by their body today, pause and remember the presence of the soul and Supersoul.
Ask yourself
When do bodily differences keep me from recognizing the soul and Supersoul in others?
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.