Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 6.16.41
Ūti· What drives us to actServe Kṛṣṇa Without Envy or Division
“Being full of contradictions, all forms of religion but bhāgavata-dharma work under conceptions of fruitive results and distinctions of “you and I” and “yours and mine.” The followers of Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam have no such consciousness. They are all Kṛṣṇa conscious, thinking that they are Kṛṣṇa’s and Kṛṣṇa is theirs. There are other, low-class religious systems, which are contemplated for the killing of enemies or the gain of mystic power, but such religious systems, being full of passion and envy, are impure and temporary. Because they are full of envy, they are full of irreligion.”
What the purport teaches
- Bhāgavata-dharma means following the Supreme Lord’s orders, rather than insisting on “my belief” and “your belief.” God is one and is for everyone, so everyone should surrender to Him.
- Everything comes from the Supreme and has some use in His service. Bhāgavata-dharma seeks to understand how everything is connected with Kṛṣṇa.
- Pure devotees are not envious of anyone and invite everyone to Kṛṣṇa consciousness. A devotee is a friend of all living entities, without sectarian discrimination.
Try this today
Use one device you already have to read or share a teaching about service to Kṛṣṇa, without criticizing anyone’s beliefs.
Ask yourself
How can I relate to someone with a different belief as a friend rather than an opponent?
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.