Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 7.1.27
Mukti· LiberationFull Absorption in Kṛṣṇa Is the Goal
“Nārada Muni continued: By devotional service one cannot achieve such intense absorption in thought of the Supreme Personality of Godhead as one can through enmity toward Him. That is my opinion.”
What the purport teaches
- Nārada Muni praises the constant absorption of Kṛṣṇa’s enemies out of his own humility. This does not mean that those enemies are more elevated than pure devotees.
- The devotees of Vṛndāvana are always overwhelmed by thoughts of Kṛṣṇa in their relationships of service. Nārada indirectly praises this exalted devotional service.
- The essential point is to remain fully absorbed in thoughts of Kṛṣṇa, twenty-four hours a day. Such absorption saves one from the dangers of material existence and is the highest platform of bhakti-yoga.
Try this today
Pause once today to remember mother Yaśodā’s concern that Kṛṣṇa might not be eating properly while playing.
Ask yourself
How can I bring loving thoughts of Kṛṣṇa into more moments of my day?
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.