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Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 9.7.24

Mukti· Liberation

Imperishable Knowledge Fulfills the Human Mission

“The great sage Viśvāmitra saw that Mahārāja Hariścandra, along with his wife, was truthful, forbearing and concerned with the essence. Thus he gave them imperishable knowledge for fulfillment of the human mission.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam 9.7.24, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Viśvāmitra saw that Mahārāja Hariścandra and his wife were truthful and forbearing.
  • They were concerned with the essence, and the great sage recognized these qualities in them.
  • Viśvāmitra gave them imperishable knowledge for fulfillment of the human mission.

Try this today

In one difficult conversation today, speak truthfully and respond with patience.

Ask yourself

How can I give more attention to truthfulness, forbearance and the essence of life?

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.

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