Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 5.11.6
Ūti· What drives us to actEngage the Mind at Kṛṣṇa’s Lotus Feet
“The materialistic mind covering the living entity’s soul carries it to different species of life. This is called continued material existence. Due to the mind, the living entity suffers or enjoys material distress and happiness. Being thus illusioned, the mind further creates pious and impious activities and their karma, and thus the soul becomes conditioned.”
What the purport teaches
- Mental activities under material nature produce happiness and distress. Covered by illusion, the soul continues conditioned life in different bodies and designations.
- The yogic process aims to control the mind and senses. When the mind is controlled, the senses are automatically controlled, freeing the soul from reactions to pious and impious activity.
- When the mind is engaged at Lord Kṛṣṇa’s lotus feet, the senses become engaged in His service. One who always thinks of Kṛṣṇa becomes a perfect yogī.
Try this today
Spend one quiet minute thinking of Lord Kṛṣṇa’s lotus feet and your wish to serve Him.
Ask yourself
How could I direct my mind toward Kṛṣṇa rather than let it follow material happiness and distress?
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.