Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 4.24.67
Āśraya· The supreme shelterTrue Wisdom Leads to Devotional Service
“My dear Lord, any learned person knows that unless he worships You, his entire life is spoiled. Knowing this, how could he give up worshiping Your lotus feet? Even our father and spiritual master, Lord Brahmā, unhesitatingly worshiped You, and the fourteen Manus followed in his footsteps.”
What the purport teaches
- A truly wise person surrenders to Kṛṣṇa, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, knowing Him to be everything. Such a person understands that life is wasted without worshiping Him.
- An advanced devotee does not waste time, seeks no material respect, and eagerly chants and hears the Lord’s glories. He remains confident of Kṛṣṇa’s mercy and eager to serve Him.
- Even Lord Brahmā and the Manus engage in devotional service despite their very long lives. With our short lives, we should follow their example and continue chanting Hare Kṛṣṇa with humility and tolerance.
Try this today
Set aside five minutes today to chant Hare Kṛṣṇa attentively, with a humble desire to serve.
Ask yourself
How could I use a little more of my time in the Lord’s service rather than seeking material respect?
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.