Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 4.28.12
Nirodha· Winding upMaterial Progress Cannot Remove Death
“When the city was set ablaze, all the citizens and servants of the King, as well as all family members, sons, grandsons, wives and other relatives, were within the fire. King Purañjana thus became very unhappy.”
What the purport teaches
- The citizens, relatives and dependents figuratively represent the senses, limbs and other parts of the body. All suffer when the bodily city burns.
- At death the living entity becomes helpless and is forced to leave the body, even when unwilling. Severe bodily suffering may bring unconsciousness.
- Scientific advancement may improve temporary living conditions, but it cannot remove birth, old age, disease and death. These remain under the Supreme Personality of Godhead's control through material nature.
Try this today
Write down one concern about your future life that deserves attention alongside your material plans.
Ask yourself
Am I preparing only for temporary comfort, or also considering my future life?
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.