116 Srimad-Bhagavatam [Canto 6, Ch. 2

PURPORT
In Bhagavad-gita (2.45) Lord Krsna told Arjuna:

traigunya-visaya veda
nistraigunyo bhavarjuna

nirdvandvo nitya-sattva-stho
niryoga-ksema atmavan

“The Vedas mainly deal with the subject of the three modes of material
nature. Rise above these modes, O Arjuna. Be transcendental to all of
them. Be free from all dualities and from all anxieties for gain and
safety, and be established in the Self.” The Vedic principles certainly
prescribe a gradual process for rising to the spiritual platform, but if one
remains attached to the Vedic principles, there is no chance of his being
elevated to spiritual life. Krsna therefore advised Arjuna to perform
devotional service, which is the process of transcendental religion. The
transcendental position of devotional service is also confirmed in Srimad-
Bhagavatam (1.2.6). Sa vai pumsar paro dharmo yato bhaktir adho-
ksaje. Bhakti, devotional service, is paro dharmah, transcendental
dharma; it is not material dharma. People generally think that religion
should be pursued for material profit. This may be suitable for persons
interested in material life, but one who is interested in spiritual life
should be attached to paro dharmah, the religious principles by which
one becomes a devotee of the Supreme Lord (yato bhaktir adhoksaje).
The bhagavata religion teaches that the Lord and the living entity are
eternally related and that the duty of the living entity is to surrender to
the Lord. When one is situated on the platform of devotional service, one
is freed from impediments and completely satisfied (ahaituky apratihata
yayatma suprasidati). Having been elevated to that platform, Ajamila
began to lament for his past materialistic activities and glorify the name,
fame, form and pastimes of the Supreme Personality of Godhead.

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