Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 9.19.27-28
Mukti· LiberationFix the Mind on Kṛṣṇa
“Thereafter, Devayānī, the daughter of Śukrācārya, understood that the materialistic association of husband, friends and relatives is like the association in a hotel full of tourists. The relationships of society, friendship and love are created by the māyā of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, exactly as in a dream. By the grace of Kṛṣṇa, Devayānī gave up her imaginary position in the material world. Completely fixing her mind upon Kṛṣṇa, she achieved liberation from the gross and subtle bodies.”
What the purport teaches
- Devayānī understood that materialistic relationships resemble the temporary association of tourists in a hotel. Such relationships are created by māyā, like a dream.
- We are spirit souls, part and parcel of Kṛṣṇa, covered by gross and subtle material bodies. These coverings include the material elements, mind, intelligence and false ego.
- Our business is to become Kṛṣṇa conscious and render service to Kṛṣṇa as fully as possible. By His grace and her husband’s instructions, Devayānī fixed her mind on Kṛṣṇa and became liberated.
Try this today
Set aside five minutes today for service to Kṛṣṇa, remembering that you are a spirit soul rather than the material coverings.
Ask yourself
How much of my attention goes to temporary identities, and how much goes to serving 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.