Using Time Properly

2010-12-21
Srimad Bhagavatam 09.09.48 - Using Time Properly (download mp3)
by Sankirtan Prabhu at ISKCON Chowpatty
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 SB 9.9.48
iti vyavasito buddhya
narayana-grhitaya
hitvanya-bhavam ajñanam
tatah svam bhavam asthitah

Translation:
Thus Maharaja Khatvanga, by his advanced intelligence in rendering service to the Lord, gave up false identification with the body full of ignorance. In his original position of eternal servitorship, he engaged himself in rendering service to the Lord.

Purport:
When one actually becomes purely Krsna conscious, no one has any right to rule over him. When situated in Krsna consciousness, one is no longer in the darkness of ignorance, and when freed from all such darkness, one is situated in his original position. Jivera 'svarupa' haya-krsnera 'nitya-dasa.' [Cc. Madhya 20.108]. The living entity is eternally the servant of the Lord, and thus when he engages himself in the service of the Lord in all respects, he enjoys the perfection of life.