Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 4.22.49
Mukti· LiberationLasting Satisfaction Comes Through Pure Devotion
“Amongst great personalities, Mahārāja Pṛthu was the chief by virtue of his fixed position in relation to spiritual enlightenment. He remained satisfied as one who has achieved all success in spiritual understanding.”
What the purport teaches
- Remaining fixed in devotional service gives the utmost self-satisfaction. Pure devotees have no desire other than to serve the Supreme Personality of Godhead.
- Kṛṣṇa is fully satisfied in Himself. A devotee whose only desire is to serve Him also finds peace and self-satisfaction.
- Great souls are under the protection of the spiritual energy and remain engaged in the Lord’s service. Pṛthu Mahārāja displayed these qualities and was foremost among them.
Try this today
Set aside a few minutes for devotional service with the simple intention of pleasing Kṛṣṇa.
Ask yourself
Where am I seeking satisfaction apart from serving the Lord?
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.