Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 9.13.27
Mukti· LiberationRemain Kṛṣṇa Conscious Through Life’s Dualities
“Śukadeva Gosvāmī said: My dear King Parīkṣit, all the kings of the dynasty of Mithila were completely in knowledge of their spiritual identity. Therefore, even though staying at home, they were liberated from the duality of material existence.”
What the purport teaches
- The kings of the dynasty of Mithila fully knew their spiritual identity. Even while staying at home, they were liberated from the duality of material existence.
- Material happiness and distress come and go like changing seasons. The liberated person, above the influence of the three modes of material nature, tolerates these dualities without being disturbed.
- Those who are liberated remain on the transcendental platform of rendering service to the Lord. The goal is to remain Kṛṣṇa conscious in devotional service to Kṛṣṇa, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, rather than seek temporary material happiness.
Try this today
When a small discomfort arises today, pause and remember that it will pass, then continue one act of service to Kṛṣṇa without letting the discomfort interrupt it.
Ask yourself
How can I remain steady in service to Kṛṣṇa when happiness or distress comes?
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.