Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 7.14.27-28
Manvantara· The Manus and right dutySeek Sacred Places of Kṛṣṇa’s Service
“Nārada Muni continued: Now I shall describe the places where religious performances may be well executed. Any place where a Vaiṣṇava is available is an excellent place for all auspicious activities. The Supreme Personality of Godhead is the support of this entire cosmic manifestation, with all its moving and nonmoving living entities, and the temple where the Deity of the Lord is installed is a most sacred place. Furthermore, places where learned brāhmaṇas observe Vedic principles by means of austerity, education and mercy are also most auspicious and sacred.”
What the purport teaches
- Any place where a Vaiṣṇava is present is excellent for auspicious activities. Places where learned brāhmaṇas practice austerity, education and mercy are also sacred.
- The Supreme Personality of Godhead supports the entire cosmic manifestation. A temple where Kṛṣṇa is worshiped and Vaiṣṇavas serve Him is the best sacred place for religious ceremonies.
- Those unable to establish a Deity or temple at home can use the centers and temples of the Kṛṣṇa consciousness movement. These places give everyone an opportunity to advance in spiritual life by becoming Kṛṣṇa conscious.
Try this today
Choose a time to visit a Kṛṣṇa temple and take part in worship or service.
Ask yourself
How could association with Vaiṣṇavas at a temple help my spiritual progress?
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.