Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 6.7.12
Ūti· What drives us to actSeek Devotional Service, Not Material Pride
“Although I am King of the demigods, who are situated in the mode of goodness, I was proud of a little opulence and polluted by false ego. Under the circumstances, who in this world would accept such riches at the risk of falling down? Alas! I condemn my wealth and opulence.”
What the purport teaches
- Material opulence can bring degradation, individually and collectively. Even Indra, king of the demigods situated in goodness, fell because of pride.
- Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu prayed not for wealth, followers, a beautiful wife, or even liberation, but to remain the Lord’s faithful servant life after life.
- The aim of life is to return home, back to Godhead. Kṛṣṇa consciousness develops good character, and people should take advice from the spiritual master, Kṛṣṇa’s representative.
Try this today
Offer a short prayer today asking to be the Lord’s faithful servant rather than seeking material gain.
Ask yourself
Am I seeking greater comfort and recognition, or the opportunity to serve the Lord faithfully?
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.