Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 8.5.47
Ūti· What drives us to actDedicate Life and Soul to Kṛṣṇa
“Karmīs are always anxious to accumulate wealth for their sense gratification, but for that purpose they must work very hard. Yet even though they work hard, the results are not satisfying. Indeed, sometimes their work results only in frustration. But devotees who have dedicated their lives to the service of the Lord can achieve substantial results without working very hard. These results exceed the devotee’s expectations.”
What the purport teaches
- Karmīs work hard to gain wealth for sense gratification, but their gains are temporary and sometimes frustrating. Service dedicated to the Lord brings results beyond the devotee’s expectations.
- Śrīla Prabhupāda describes the growth of the Kṛṣṇa consciousness movement as providing immense opportunities to serve the Supreme Personality of Godhead.
- The movement recommends refraining from illicit sex, meat-eating, gambling, and intoxication. If devotees continue spreading it while dedicating life and soul to Kṛṣṇa’s lotus feet, no one can check its progress.
Try this today
Set aside one minute today to chant Hare Kṛṣṇa as service to the Lord.
Ask yourself
Are you seeking results mainly for sense gratification or for opportunities to serve 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.