Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 3.30.32
Ūti· What drives us to actUse Human Life Before It Is Lost
“Thus, by the arrangement of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, the maintainer of kinsmen is put into a hellish condition to suffer for his sinful activities, like a man who has lost his wealth.”
What the purport teaches
- The human body is a very valuable asset, achieved after many, many births. It should be used to gain liberation, not simply to maintain a family through unauthorized actions.
- Wasting human life is compared to losing wealth and then lamenting. While this valuable opportunity remains, one should use it properly to gain eternal profit.
- By the arrangement of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, sinful reactions remain with a person even when the money is left behind. Returning stolen money does not by itself remove the punishment for stealing.
Try this today
Set aside five minutes today to reflect on how you can use your human life for liberation.
Ask yourself
Am I using this valuable human life for liberation, or only for immediate material needs?
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.