Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 3.33.28
Mukti· LiberationInner Purity Amid Outward Comfort
“Her body was being taken care of by the spiritual damsels created by her husband, Kardama, and since she had no mental anxiety at that time, her body did not become thin. She appeared just like a fire surrounded by smoke.”
What the purport teaches
- Devahūti was always in transcendental bliss, with her mind carefully fixed on the Personality of Godhead. Situated in Kṛṣṇa consciousness, she had no mental anxiety.
- The celestial maidservants created by Kardama maintained her body, so it did not become thin.
- Although accepting such service might appear contrary to renounced life, Devahūti remained completely pure. She was like a beautiful fire surrounded by smoke.
Try this today
Spend one quiet minute fixing your thoughts on the Personality of Godhead.
Ask yourself
Do I judge spiritual purity mainly by outward appearances?
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.