Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 7.15.67
Manvantara· The Manus and right dutyReach Kṛṣṇa From Any Position of Life
“O King, one should perform his occupational duties according to these instructions, as well as other instructions given in the Vedic literature, just to remain a devotee of Lord Kṛṣṇa. Thus, even while at home, one will be able to reach the destination.”
What the purport teaches
- Kṛṣṇa, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, is the ultimate goal of life. Everyone should aim to reach Him from whatever position they occupy.
- Kṛṣṇa accepts service from anyone. Performing occupational duties under the spiritual master's direction, with Kṛṣṇa as the destination, makes life successful.
- A householder can reach Kṛṣṇa even while remaining at home. The requirement is to become a pure devotee, free from material desires.
Try this today
Choose one responsibility at home or work and perform it today as service to Kṛṣṇa, without seeking a personal material reward.
Ask yourself
How can my present responsibilities become part of my devotional service rather than seem like barriers to it?
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.