Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 4.24.53
Mukti· LiberationPurify Your Senses Through Bhakti-yoga
“My dear Lord, those who desire to purify their existence must always engage in meditation upon Your lotus feet, as described above. Those who are serious about executing their occupational duties and who want freedom from fear must take to this process of bhakti-yoga.”
What the purport teaches
- Material senses cannot appreciate the Lord’s transcendental name, form, pastimes and entourage. Devotional service and meditation on His lotus feet purify the senses so that one can see Him.
- Occupational duties alone cannot make one fearless or guarantee liberation. They must be accompanied by bhakti-yoga, the means of attaining life’s highest perfection.
- Whatever one’s position in life, bhakti-yoga begins with submissively hearing the Lord’s messages from a realized soul. Through this process, a devotee can conquer the unconquerable Supreme Personality of Godhead and become His associate.
Try this today
Set aside five minutes today to read Śrīla Prabhupāda’s purport attentively, with a willingness to learn.
Ask yourself
How can you make room for devotional hearing alongside your daily duties?
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.