Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 7.12.16
Mukti· LiberationMake Inquiry Into Truth Life’s Concern
“By practicing in this way, whether one be in the brahmacārī-āśrama, gṛhastha-āśrama, vānaprastha-āśrama or sannyāsa-āśrama, one must always realize the all-pervading presence of the Supreme Lord, for in this way it is possible to understand the Absolute Truth.”
What the purport teaches
- In any of the four āśramas, one should practice realizing the Supreme Lord’s all-pervading presence.
- Self-realization begins with understanding how Brahman is present everywhere and how He acts. This inquiry is called brahma-jijñāsā.
- Inquiry into the Absolute Truth is the real concern of human life. Without this knowledge, human life remains on the level of animal life.
Try this today
Write down one question about the Supreme Lord’s all-pervading presence and reflect on this passage for five minutes.
Ask yourself
Am I making room for inquiry into the Absolute Truth in my daily life?
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.