Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 9.2.14
Nirodha· Winding upDevotional Service Overcomes the Bonds of Karma
“With this attitude, Pṛṣadhra became a great saint, and when he entered the forest and saw a blazing forest fire, he took this opportunity to burn his body in the fire. Thus he achieved the transcendental, spiritual world.”
What the purport teaches
- Pṛṣadhra became a pure devotee by living a saintly life and always concentrating his mind upon the Supreme Personality of Godhead.
- Although cursed because of his karma, he reached the spiritual world after leaving his body. His attainment came from his devotional situation.
- Everyone is subject to the laws of karma, but a pure devotee always engaged in the Lord’s service is exempt. Devotional service is so powerful that it brings one back home, back to Godhead.
Try this today
Spend one quiet minute thinking of the Lord and your desire to serve Him.
Ask yourself
How can I give more attention to the Supreme Personality of Godhead during my day?
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.