Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 6.2.35
Mukti· LiberationResolve to Remain in Devotional Service
“I am such a sinful person, but since I have now gotten this opportunity, I must completely control my mind, life and senses and always engage in devotional service so that I may not fall again into the deep darkness and ignorance of material life.”
What the purport teaches
- Ajāmila resolves to control his mind, life and senses and always engage in devotional service. He does not want to fall again into the darkness of material life.
- Every one of us should have this determination. Our elevated position comes through the mercy of Kṛṣṇa and the spiritual master.
- We should remember that devotional service is a great opportunity. By praying to Kṛṣṇa that we will not fall again, our lives can become successful.
Try this today
Offer a short prayer to Kṛṣṇa for help in remaining steady in devotional service.
Ask yourself
What would help you remember the mercy behind your opportunity for devotional service?
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.