Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 7.2.47
Ūti· What drives us to actEngage the Mind at Kṛṣṇa’s Lotus Feet
“As long as the spirit soul is covered by the subtle body, consisting of the mind, intelligence and false ego, he is bound to the results of his fruitive activities. Because of this covering, the spirit soul is connected with the material energy and must accordingly suffer material conditions and reversals, continually, life after life.”
What the purport teaches
- The subtle body consists of mind, intelligence and false ego. As long as the soul remains covered by it, he is bound to the results of fruitive activities.
- The mind’s condition at death determines the next body. By resisting its dictation and engaging it in loving service to the Lord, one prevents the mind from causing degradation.
- Keeping the mind at Kṛṣṇa’s lotus feet purifies the intelligence and brings inspiration from the Supersoul. The Supersoul witnesses and sanctions the soul’s activities but is not bound by their results.
Try this today
Set aside one quiet minute today to bring your mind to Kṛṣṇa’s lotus feet.
Ask yourself
Which recurring thought could I redirect toward loving service to 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.