Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 4.23.9
Mukti· LiberationThe Living Entity Serves the Supreme Person
“Thus the best amongst human beings, Mahārāja Pṛthu, followed that path of spiritual advancement which was advised by Sanat-kumāra. That is to say, he worshiped the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Kṛṣṇa.”
What the purport teaches
- Following Sanat-kumāra’s advice, Mahārāja Pṛthu worshiped Kṛṣṇa, the Supreme Personality of Godhead. The best among human beings engages in the service of the Supreme Person.
- The living entity is the worshiper, and the Supreme Person is worshipable. They never lose their respective identities; thinking of becoming one with the Supreme leads to bewilderment.
- Devotional service is never a material activity and continues in both this life and the next. By faithfully following the spiritual master’s instructions and chanting the Hare Kṛṣṇa mantra, a devotee need not practice another yoga to reach the spiritual platform.
Try this today
Set aside a few minutes today to chant the Hare Kṛṣṇa mantra with the intention of serving Kṛṣṇa.
Ask yourself
How does understanding myself as Kṛṣṇa’s servant shape my purpose in spiritual life?
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.