Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 4.24.74
Mukti· LiberationPerfection Means Becoming Kṛṣṇa’s Devotee
“A devotee of Lord Kṛṣṇa whose mind is always absorbed in Him, who with great attention and reverence chants this stotra [prayer], will achieve the greatest perfection of life without delay.”
What the purport teaches
- Perfection means becoming a devotee of Lord Kṛṣṇa. Vāsudeva, or Kṛṣṇa, is the ultimate goal of life.
- A devotee whose mind is absorbed in Kṛṣṇa and who chants this prayer with attention and reverence achieves life’s greatest perfection without delay.
- Lord Brahmā and Lord Śiva offer prayers to Kṛṣṇa. Following their footsteps makes life successful; trying to adjust the external energy cannot bring satisfaction.
Try this today
Chant a portion of this prayer today with attention and reverence, keeping your mind on Kṛṣṇa.
Ask yourself
Am I seeking satisfaction in changing external conditions or in becoming devoted to Kṛṣṇa?
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.