Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 8.7.44 · one of the 108 chosen verses
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesKṛṣṇa Consciousness Is the Highest Welfare
“It is said that great personalities almost always accept voluntary suffering because of the suffering of people in general. This is considered the highest method of worshiping the Supreme Personality of Godhead, who is present in everyone’s heart.”
What the purport teaches
- Great personalities voluntarily accept suffering because others are suffering. Such service is considered the highest method of worshiping the Supreme Personality of Godhead, who is present in everyone’s heart.
- Ordinary welfare activities cannot check the laws of nature or the reactions of karma. The supreme welfare activity is raising people to Kṛṣṇa consciousness.
- Kṛṣṇa, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, is very pleased with those who spread His message. Devotional service for others’ ultimate benefit quickly receives His recognition.
Try this today
Share one teaching from Bhagavad-gītā with someone willing to hear it, with the intention of serving Kṛṣṇa and benefiting that person.
Ask yourself
How can my concern for others include helping them become Kṛṣṇa conscious?
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.