Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 6.16.29
Mukti· LiberationSeek Shelter, Not Material Profit
“Thereafter, within a very few days, by the influence of the mantra that Citraketu had practiced, his mind became increasingly enlightened in spiritual progress, and he attained shelter at the lotus feet of Anantadeva.”
What the purport teaches
- Through practicing the mantra, Citraketu became increasingly enlightened and attained shelter at Anantadeva’s lotus feet. Shelter at the Lord’s lotus feet is a devotee’s ultimate achievement.
- Resources used in the Lord’s devotional service are spiritual, not material. A devotee receives opulence when it is needed to help spiritual advancement.
- A pure devotee serves Lord Viṣṇu without asking for material profit. Citraketu wanted only to return home, back to Godhead, and achieved that goal.
Try this today
Use a small amount of your time or resources today in the Lord’s service, without seeking material profit.
Ask yourself
How could something you possess become an aid to devotional service rather than an object of attachment?
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.