Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 5.7.11
Mukti· LiberationLoving Service Brings Full Satisfaction
“In the gardens of Pulaha-āśrama, Mahārāja Bharata lived alone and collected a variety of flowers, twigs and tulasī leaves. He also collected the water of the Gaṇḍakī River, as well as various roots, fruits and bulbs. With these he offered food to the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Vāsudeva, and, worshiping Him, he remained satisfied. In this way his heart was completely uncontaminated, and he did not have the least desire for material enjoyment. All material desires vanished. In this steady position, he felt full satisfaction and was situated in devotional service.”
What the purport teaches
- Peace of mind comes when one is freed from the desire for material sense gratification and engaged in devotional service to the Lord.
- Worship need not be expensive. The Supreme Lord accepts a leaf, a flower, a little fruit or water when offered with love and devotion.
- Unmotivated, uninterrupted devotional service to Śrī Kṛṣṇa, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, completely satisfies the self. Wherever we are, we can serve Him and become freed from material desires.
Try this today
Offer a little fruit or some water to Kṛṣṇa today with love and devotion.
Ask yourself
How can I give more attention to loving service rather than material 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.