Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 3.30.31
Ūti· What drives us to actUse Wealth for Kṛṣṇa Consciousness
“He goes alone to the darkest regions of hell after quitting the present body, and the money he acquired by envying other living entities is the passage money with which he leaves this world.”
What the purport teaches
- Money earned by unfair means may be enjoyed by family and friends, but the earner must personally suffer the sinful reactions. Those who share in its enjoyment are also partially responsible.
- The direct offender is more responsible than the indirect enjoyer. At death, the money stays behind, while the sinful reaction goes with the person.
- Possessions are best spent for the Supreme Personality of Godhead. While money is in our hands, its best use is to help us acquire Kṛṣṇa consciousness.
Try this today
Set aside a small amount of money today for a purpose that supports Kṛṣṇa consciousness.
Ask yourself
How could I use what I possess to support Kṛṣṇa consciousness rather than material enjoyment?
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.