Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 4.27.12
Ūti· What drives us to actPrepare for Aging Through the Lord’s Service
“Thus King Purañjana, being attached to fruitive activities [karma-kāṇḍīya] as well as kith and kin, and being obsessed with polluted consciousness, eventually arrived at that point not very much liked by those who are overly attached to material things.”
What the purport teaches
- Attached to fruitive activities and relatives, Purañjana eventually reached old age. This stage is unwelcome to those overly attached to material enjoyment.
- In old age the senses weaken, although desires for enjoyment may remain strong. Attempts to prolong life cannot prevent death from arriving.
- A saintly devotee serves the Lord both during this life and after death. For such a devotee, service to the Lord continues in either condition.
Try this today
Set aside five minutes today for serving the Lord rather than pursuing a sense pleasure.
Ask yourself
What am I cultivating now that will help me value the Lord’s service more than bodily enjoyment?
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.