Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 4.28.53
Ūti· What drives us to actChoose Loving Service Over Independent Enjoyment
“The brāhmaṇa continued: My dear friend, even though you cannot immediately recognize Me, can’t you remember that in the past you had a very intimate friend? Unfortunately, you gave up My company and accepted a position as enjoyer of this material world.”
What the purport teaches
- The living entity’s natural position is to serve the Lord with transcendental love. Misusing independence to imitate Kṛṣṇa leads to material entanglement.
- Kṛṣṇa’s affection for the living entity is eternal. As Paramātmā, He remains with the living entity so that he may return home, back to Godhead.
- The Supersoul instructs the living entity to surrender to the Supreme Personality of Godhead. Knowing the Lord as the supreme enjoyer, proprietor and friend brings peace.
Try this today
Set aside one small plan for personal enjoyment and use that time for devotional service.
Ask yourself
Where am I seeking independent enjoyment instead of choosing loving service?
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.