Properly utilized in the transcendental loving service
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Srimad-Bhagavatam
SB Canto 1
The living entities are the marginal energy of the Lord, and therefore they are meant for being properly utilized in the transcendental loving service of the Lord
SB 1.5.23, Purport: The wonder of an atmosphere surcharged with devotional service to the Lord is briefly described herein by Śrī Nārada Muni. He was the son of the most insignificant parentage. He was not properly educated. Still, because his complete energy was engaged in the service of the Lord, he became an immortal sage. Such is the powerful action of devotional service. The living entities are the marginal energy of the Lord, and therefore they are meant for being properly utilized in the transcendental loving service of the Lord. When this is not done, one's situation is called māyā. Therefore the illusion of māyā is at once dissipated as soon as one's full energy is converted in the service of the Lord instead of in sense enjoyment. From the personal example of Śrī Nārada Muni in his previous birth, it is clear that the service of the Lord begins with the service of the Lord's bona fide servants. The Lord says that the service of His servants is greater than His personal service. Service of the devotee is more valuable than the service of the Lord. One should therefore choose a bona fide servant of the Lord constantly engaged in His service, accept such a servant as the spiritual master and engage himself in his (the spiritual master's) service.
| Compiled by | Siddha Rupa + |
| Completed sections | All + |
| Date of first entry | 29 January 2008 + |
| Date of last entry | 29 January 2008 + |
| Quantity of hits | BG: 0 +, SB: 1 +, CC: 0 +, OB: 0 +, Lec: 0 +, Let: 0 +, and Con: 0 + |
| Total quotes | 1 + |
