Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 4.20.3
Mukti· LiberationSpiritual Intelligence Shows Itself in Forgiveness
“O King, one who is advanced in intelligence and eager to perform welfare activities for others is considered best amongst human beings. An advanced human being is never malicious to others. Those with advanced intelligence are always conscious that this material body is different from the soul.”
What the purport teaches
- Those advanced in intelligence distinguish the soul from the body and seek the welfare of others. They are never malicious.
- The living entity is part and parcel of the Supreme Personality of Godhead. In material life, his activities are influenced by the modes of material nature.
- Those advanced in Kṛṣṇa consciousness are not envious. Forgiveness is a quality of those advancing in spiritual knowledge.
Try this today
When a small fault irritates you today, pause before responding and choose a forgiving rather than malicious reply.
Ask yourself
Does my response to another person’s fault show envy or growing spiritual understanding?
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.