Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 5.8.30
Mukti· LiberationSeek Association That Nourishes Devotion
“Although Bharata Mahārāja received the body of a deer, by constant repentance he became completely detached from all material things. He did not disclose these things to anyone, but he left his mother deer in a place known as Kālañjara Mountain, where he was born. He again went to the forest of Śālagrāma and to the āśrama of Pulastya and Pulaha.”
What the purport teaches
- By Vāsudeva's grace, Bharata Mahārāja remembered his past life. Through constant repentance, he became detached and promptly returned to Pulaha-āśrama at Śālagrāma.
- Association is very meaningful. Members of a devotional society should carefully perform their spiritual duties so that newcomers are helped to become devotees.
- Rather than being captivated by birthplace and family, one should take shelter of devotees' association and cultivate Kṛṣṇa consciousness.
Try this today
Contact a devotee today and arrange a brief opportunity to discuss or practice devotional service together.
Ask yourself
Does my present association encourage me to cultivate Kṛṣṇa consciousness?
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.