Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 4.24.59
Mukti· LiberationA Pure Heart Understands the Lord
“The devotee whose heart has been completely cleansed by the process of devotional service and who is favored by Bhaktidevī does not become bewildered by the external energy, which is just like a dark well. Being completely cleansed of all material contamination in this way, a devotee is able to understand very happily Your name, fame, form, activities, etc.”
What the purport teaches
- Association with pure devotees advances one in Kṛṣṇa consciousness. This association means chanting the Hare Kṛṣṇa mantra and acting for Kṛṣṇa.
- Chanting Kṛṣṇa’s names cleanses the mirror of the heart. A purified devotee sees things in relation to the Supreme Personality of Godhead rather than trying to dominate material nature.
- Devotional service must be practiced while avoiding offenses in chanting and worship. When the heart is purified, the Lord reveals His transcendental name, form and activities.
Try this today
Set aside a few quiet minutes today to chant the Hare Kṛṣṇa mantra attentively.
Ask yourself
How can I give more thoughtful attention to chanting rather than to external distractions?
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.