Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 4.31.19
Mukti· LiberationMercy, Contentment and Sense Control
“By showing mercy to all living entities, being satisfied somehow or other, and restricting the senses from sense enjoyment, one can very quickly satisfy the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Janārdana.”
What the purport teaches
- Showing mercy to all living entities, remaining satisfied and restricting sense enjoyment quickly satisfy Janārdana. The best mercy is to spread Kṛṣṇa consciousness so others can take up devotional service.
- Mercy extends beyond human beings to all living entities. Chanting the Hare Kṛṣṇa mahā-mantra aloud spiritually benefits even trees, animals and insects.
- Devotees should remain satisfied in all conditions while spreading Kṛṣṇa consciousness. The senses are automatically controlled when the mind is engaged in the Lord’s service.
Try this today
Spend a few minutes chanting the Hare Kṛṣṇa mahā-mantra aloud, remembering that other living entities can benefit.
Ask yourself
How can I show mercy today while keeping my mind engaged in the Lord’s 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.