Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 7.14.2
Manvantara· The Manus and right dutyDedicate Your Work to Kṛṣṇa
“Nārada Muni replied: My dear King, those who stay at home as householders must act to earn their livelihood, and instead of trying to enjoy the results of their work themselves, they should offer these results to Kṛṣṇa, Vāsudeva. How to satisfy Vāsudeva in this life can be perfectly understood through the association of great devotees of the Lord.”
What the purport teaches
- Householders must work for their livelihood, but should offer the results to Kṛṣṇa rather than seek their own enjoyment.
- In every status of life, the basic principle is to satisfy Vāsudeva, Kṛṣṇa, the Supreme Personality of Godhead. Dedication to Him is the foundation of household life.
- This dedication is learned through association with devotees who are actually satisfying the Lord. Regular hearing of Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam helps one understand the aim of life.
Try this today
Set aside a small part of today’s earnings or work results for service to Kṛṣṇa.
Ask yourself
How could the results of my work be used to satisfy Kṛṣṇa?
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.