Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 3.33.12
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesMake Kṛṣṇa Consciousness Life’s Purpose
“Śrī Maitreya said: The Supreme Personality of Godhead Kapila, after instructing His beloved mother, took permission from her and left His home, His mission having been fulfilled.”
What the purport teaches
- Kapila appeared to distribute transcendental Sāṅkhya philosophy, which is full of devotional service. By teaching His mother, He gave this knowledge to the world.
- Having fulfilled His mission, He took His mother’s permission and left home. He had no spiritual realization to acquire, for He Himself is the person to be spiritually realized.
- His conduct teaches lifelong cultivation of Kṛṣṇa consciousness. Household life, for those unable to remain alone, is meant for this cultivation rather than sense gratification.
Try this today
Reserve a small part of your time at home today specifically for cultivating Kṛṣṇa consciousness.
Ask yourself
How can my present living situation support the cultivation of Kṛṣṇa consciousness?
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.