Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 4.31.27
Nirodha· Winding upReturn Home After Worldly Responsibilities
“Although Mahārāja Priyavrata received instructions from the great sage Nārada, he still engaged in ruling the earth. After fully enjoying material possessions, he divided his property among his sons. He then attained a position by which he could return home, back to Godhead.”
What the purport teaches
- Mahārāja Priyavrata received instructions from the great sage Nārada, yet still engaged in ruling the earth.
- After fully enjoying material possessions, he divided his property among his sons.
- He then attained a position from which he could return home, back to Godhead. His account ends with this spiritual destination, not with material enjoyment.
Try this today
Pause before one responsibility today and remember that material possessions are not the ultimate destination.
Ask yourself
Am I keeping the goal of returning to Godhead in view amid my responsibilities?
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.