Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 3.32.9
Nirodha· Winding upThe Spiritual World Remains Unchanged
“After experiencing the inhabitable time of the three modes of material nature, known as two parārdhas, Lord Brahmā closes the material universe, which is covered by layers of earth, water, air, fire, ether, mind, ego, etc., and goes back to Godhead.”
What the purport teaches
- The material world is subject to change and finally dissolves. Even Brahmā’s rule over the universe takes place under the influence of time.
- The spiritual world remains after the material world dissolves. It is called avyākṛta, that which does not change, and is the abode of the Supreme Personality of Godhead.
- At the end of two parārdhas, Brahmā closes the material universe and goes back to Godhead. Others enter the kingdom of God with him.
Try this today
Notice one change in your surroundings today and use it as a reminder that the Lord’s spiritual abode does not change.
Ask yourself
How does the enduring spiritual world change my view of temporary material achievements?
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.