Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 7.14.8 · one of the 108 chosen verses
Ūti· What drives us to actUse Extra Wealth for Kṛṣṇa
“One may claim proprietorship to as much wealth as required to maintain body and soul together, but one who desires proprietorship over more than that must be considered a thief, and he deserves to be punished by the laws of nature.”
What the purport teaches
- One may claim only as much wealth as is needed to maintain body and soul. Claiming more for oneself is described as theft, punishable by the laws of nature.
- Extra money should be spent for Kṛṣṇa, supporting temples and the spreading of Kṛṣṇa consciousness. This benefits all human society.
- Artificial necessities encourage endless accumulation and desires that remain unfulfilled. Hearing repeatedly about the Supreme Personality of Godhead helps keep the true goal of life in view.
Try this today
Review one nonessential expense and consider setting that amount aside for spreading Kṛṣṇa consciousness.
Ask yourself
Am I seeking more money for genuine necessities or for increasing material comforts?
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.