Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 4.29.61
Ūti· What drives us to actPurify the Mind by Thinking of Kṛṣṇa
“The living entity, while dreaming, gives up the actual living body. Through the activities of his mind and intelligence, he acts in another body, either as a god or a dog. After giving up this gross body, the living entity enters either an animal body or a demigod’s body on this planet or on another planet. He thus enjoys the results of the actions of his past life.”
What the purport teaches
- The gross body changes, but the subtle body—mind, intelligence and ego—continues to act. Its desires and ambitions shape the living entity’s material enjoyment.
- Liberation means escaping the clutches of the subtle body, not merely leaving the gross body. Changing bodies alone does not end material bondage.
- Always thinking of Kṛṣṇa, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, and engaging in His worship purify consciousness. Hearing and describing His activities prepare us to return to Him.
Try this today
Spend five minutes hearing about Kṛṣṇa’s activities, gently bringing your attention back whenever it wanders.
Ask yourself
How can I give my mind more opportunity to think of Kṛṣṇa today?
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.