Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 7.14.24
Manvantara· The Manus and right dutyMake Human Life Successful Through Devotion
“All of these seasonal times are considered extremely auspicious for humanity. At such times, one should perform all auspicious activities, for by such activities a human being attains success in his short duration of life.”
What the purport teaches
- The specified seasonal times are especially auspicious for humanity. Auspicious activities help a person make successful use of a short human life.
- Having attained human life, one must take responsibility for further progress. Devotional service to the Lord leads one back home, back to Godhead.
- Devotional service does not depend on material conditions. The prescribed times and seasons are especially favorable for those engaged in fruitive activities.
Try this today
Set aside a few minutes for devotional service today without waiting for a special date or ideal conditions.
Ask yourself
Am I postponing devotional service while waiting for more favorable circumstances?
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.