Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 3.32.25
Mukti· LiberationFind Pleasure in the Lord’s Pleasure
“Because of his transcendental intelligence, the pure devotee is equipoised in his vision and sees himself to be uncontaminated by matter. He does not see anything as superior or inferior, and he feels himself elevated to the transcendental platform of being equal in qualities with the Supreme Person.”
What the purport teaches
- Perception of the disagreeable arises from attachment. A pure devotee is free from personal attachment and sees with transcendental intelligence.
- For the Lord’s service, a devotee can accept something disagreeable to his personal interest. What is agreeable to the Lord becomes agreeable to him.
- Everything the pure devotee does is for the Lord, beyond personal attraction and rejection. He enjoys life in the pleasure of the Supreme Lord.
Try this today
Complete one small task of service today without making your personal enjoyment the deciding factor.
Ask yourself
When does your personal preference make service feel disagreeable?
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.