Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 8.19.24
Mukti· LiberationDevotional Service Brings Real Satisfaction
“One should be satisfied with whatever he achieves by his previous destiny, for discontent can never bring happiness. A person who is not self-controlled will not be happy even with possessing the three worlds.”
What the purport teaches
- One should be satisfied with the position given by providence. Without self-control, even possession of the three worlds cannot bring happiness.
- We are individual spiritual beings whose real senses are covered by material elements. Material sense gratification cannot give lasting satisfaction.
- When the senses are engaged in devotional service to Hṛṣīkeśa, they become completely satisfied. One should cultivate spiritual consciousness rather than endlessly increase material ambitions.
Try this today
Spend five minutes today reading about Kṛṣṇa as an act of devotional service.
Ask yourself
How could you use your senses in devotional service rather than simply seeking more enjoyment?
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.