Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 7.11.32
Mukti· LiberationGradually Become Free From Material Desires
“If one acts in his profession according to his position in the modes of nature and gradually gives up these activities, he attains the niṣkāma stage.”
What the purport teaches
- One begins by working according to one's position in the modes of material nature. The verse describes gradual progress rather than an abrupt change.
- The purport explains that one should gradually give up hereditary customs and duties while trying to serve the Supreme Personality of Godhead in one's natural position.
- Through this service, one gradually becomes free from these material activities. This is the stage of niṣkāma, freedom from material desires.
Try this today
Set aside a few minutes today for service to the Supreme Personality of Godhead without seeking a material reward.
Ask yourself
How can I give more attention to serving the Supreme Personality of Godhead rather than satisfying material desires?
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.