Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 4.30.19
Mukti· LiberationOffer Your Work to Kṛṣṇa
“Those who are engaged in auspicious activities in devotional service certainly understand that the ultimate enjoyer or beneficiary of all activities is the Supreme Personality of Godhead. Thus when one acts, he offers the results to the Supreme Personality of Godhead and passes life always engaged in the topics of the Lord. Even though such a person may be participating in family life, he is not affected by the results of his actions.”
What the purport teaches
- A devotee knows that Kṛṣṇa, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, is the supreme enjoyer and proprietor. Therefore, the devotee offers the results of work to Him rather than claiming them for personal enjoyment.
- The same activities can cause either bondage or liberation. Work for sense gratification binds us, while work for Kṛṣṇa’s satisfaction frees us.
- Family life need not obstruct devotional service. By engaging life, wealth, words, intelligence and possessions in the Lord’s service, one can remain liberated in any condition.
Try this today
Choose one task today and consciously dedicate its work and results to Kṛṣṇa’s satisfaction.
Ask yourself
What part of my daily work could I engage in Kṛṣṇa’s service rather than only for my own 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.