Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Ādi 9.43
Act for Welfare in This Life and Next
“ ‘By his work, thoughts and words, an intelligent man must perform actions which will be beneficial for all living entities in this life and the next.’
What the purport teaches
- An intelligent person uses work, thoughts and words to benefit all living entities in this life and the next.
- Preparing for the next life is common sense and a principle of Vedic civilization. The purport warns that denying a next life encourages irresponsible, sinful activities.
- After passing through many species, one receives the human form as an opportunity to reach a better life. This life is meant for preparation for the next.
Try this today
Before one action today, pause to consider whether it benefits others and helps you prepare for the next life.
Ask yourself
How might remembering the next life change the way I use my thoughts, words and actions?
Carry the question through the day, then answer it in your own words before sleep.
The study points are short summaries drawn from Śrīla Prabhupāda's translation and purport; the practice and question are plain words for trying the verse today.