Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 7.10.20
Mukti· LiberationDevotional Service Leaves No Room for Jealousy
“My dear Prahlāda, King of the Daityas, because of being attached to devotional service to Me, My devotee does not distinguish between lower and higher living entities. In all respects, he is never jealous of anyone.”
What the purport teaches
- The Lord describes His devotee as attached to devotional service to Him. This devotion shapes how the devotee regards other living entities.
- The devotee does not distinguish between lower and higher living entities.
- In all respects, the devotee is never jealous of anyone. This freedom from jealousy is connected with devotion to the Lord.
Try this today
If jealousy arises today, set aside the comparison and turn your attention to one small act of service to the Lord.
Ask yourself
Do comparisons with others interfere with my 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.