Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 5.19.13
Mukti· LiberationPerfect Yoga Means Remembering Kṛṣṇa
“O my Lord, master of all mystic yoga, this is the explanation of the yogic process spoken of by Lord Brahmā [Hiraṇyagarbha], who is self-realized. At the time of death, all yogīs give up the material body with full detachment simply by placing their minds at Your lotus feet. That is the perfection of yoga.”
What the purport teaches
- The perfection of yoga is to place the mind at the Lord’s lotus feet at death and give up the material body with full detachment.
- Liberation is guaranteed for one who seriously practices devotional service to understand the Supreme Personality of Godhead. Previous sinful habits do not prevent this success.
- Life’s purpose is full absorption in Kṛṣṇa’s form, pastimes, activities and qualities. One who remembers Kṛṣṇa with full absorption at death returns home, back to Godhead.
Try this today
Set aside two minutes today to remember one quality or activity of Kṛṣṇa you have studied.
Ask yourself
What occupies my mind most often, and how can I make more room for thoughts of Kṛṣṇa?
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.