Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 4.21.42
Manvantara· The Manus and right dutyTrue Brahminical Culture Leads to Kṛṣṇa
“In brahminical culture a brāhmaṇa’s transcendental position is eternally maintained because the injunctions of the Vedas are accepted with faith, austerity, scriptural conclusions, full sense and mind control, and meditation. In this way the real goal of life is illuminated, just as one’s face is fully reflected in a clear mirror.”
What the purport teaches
- A brāhmaṇa is known by scriptural qualities and practice, not simply by birth. Faith, austerity, control of the mind and senses, and meditation help reveal life’s real goal.
- The ultimate conclusion of Vedic knowledge is to know Kṛṣṇa, the Supreme Personality of Godhead. Unwavering devotional service raises one above the modes of material nature.
- Accept what favors devotional service and reject what hinders it. Through faithful study, chanting and pure love, the devotee comes to see Kṛṣṇa clearly within the heart.
Try this today
Take a quiet moment to chant attentively: Hare Kṛṣṇa, Hare Kṛṣṇa, Kṛṣṇa Kṛṣṇa, Hare Hare/ Hare Rāma, Hare Rāma, Rāma Rāma, Hare Hare.
Ask yourself
What can I accept or set aside today to make my devotional service stronger?
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.