Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 7.6.24
Mukti· LiberationPlease the Lord by Becoming Everyone’s Well-Wisher
“Therefore, my dear young friends born of demons, please act in such a way that the Supreme Lord, who is beyond the conception of material knowledge, will be satisfied. Give up your demoniac nature and act without enmity or duality. Show mercy to all living entities by enlightening them in devotional service, thus becoming their well-wishers.”
What the purport teaches
- One can understand the Supreme Personality of Godhead only through devotional service. Sincerely spreading Kṛṣṇa consciousness pleases the Lord, even when one is imperfectly educated.
- Being a true well-wisher means teaching Kṛṣṇa consciousness without discriminating between friends and enemies. This service fulfills life’s mission and brings peace and tranquillity.
- A preacher should understand that the Supreme Lord is the supreme enjoyer, the proprietor of everything and everyone’s best friend. Because Viṣṇu lives in everyone’s heart, every body is His temple.
Try this today
Gently share with one willing person this teaching: Kṛṣṇa is the Supreme Lord and the best well-wisher of everyone.
Ask yourself
Am I willing to wish spiritual good for someone I consider an enemy?
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.