Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 6.2.36-37
Mukti· LiberationSeek Freedom and Help Others
“Because of identifying oneself with the body, one is subjected to desires for sense gratification, and thus one engages in many different types of pious and impious action. This is what constitutes material bondage. Now I shall disentangle myself from my material bondage, which has been caused by the Supreme Personality of Godhead’s illusory energy in the form of a woman. Being a most fallen soul, I was victimized by the illusory energy and have become like a dancing dog led around by a woman’s hand. Now I shall give up all lusty desires and free myself from this illusion. I shall become a merciful, well-wishing friend to all living entities and always absorb myself in Kṛṣṇa consciousness.”
What the purport teaches
- Identifying with the body leads to desires for sense gratification and actions that bind us. Ajāmila resolves to give up lusty desires and absorb himself in Kṛṣṇa consciousness.
- A Kṛṣṇa conscious person should become free from māyā and show compassion to others suffering in her clutches. Kṛṣṇa consciousness is meant for others as well as oneself.
- One who feels compassion and spreads Kṛṣṇa consciousness is more advanced than one concerned only with personal salvation. Kṛṣṇa gives such an advanced devotee special protection.
Try this today
Kindly share one encouragement to take up Kṛṣṇa consciousness with someone willing to hear.
Ask yourself
How can your spiritual efforts include concern for someone else’s well-being?
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.