Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 6.14.2
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesPure Devotional Service Is Rare
“Demigods situated in the mode of goodness and great saints cleansed of the dirt of material enjoyment hardly ever render pure devotional service at the lotus feet of Mukunda. [Therefore how could Vṛtrāsura have become such a great devotee?]”
What the purport teaches
- Even demigods situated in goodness hardly ever render pure devotional service at Mukunda’s lotus feet.
- Such pure service is rare even among great saints cleansed of the dirt of material enjoyment.
- This rarity makes Vṛtrāsura’s position as a great devotee especially surprising.
Try this today
Take a quiet moment today to express your desire to serve at Mukunda’s lotus feet.
Ask yourself
Do I value pure devotional service beyond simply becoming good or free from 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.