How to get real happiness? | Śrīla Gopāl Kṛṣṇa Goswāmī #Shorts

25 Jan 2022 · 1 min

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In this short teaching, Śrīla Gopāl Kṛṣṇa Goswāmī explains that true happiness, according to the Bhagavad‑gītā, comes from serving the Supreme Lord, Krishna. He clarifies that the scripture does not advocate inaction; rather, it urges action performed as service to God. By dedicating all daily activities—business, household responsibilities, parenting—to Krishna’s pleasure, one simultaneously fulfills worldly duties and spiritual service, thereby attaining genuine happiness.

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How to get real happiness? Bhagavad-gītā says, by serving the Supreme Lord. We need to serve somebody or the other. The scriptures say, serve one master. We have so many masters. We believe that we serve one master, Kṛṣṇa, then all other masters will be automatically served. Some of us think that Bhagavad-gītā teaches inaction. Bhagavad-gītā doesn't mean inaction. Action, but action in service to the Supreme Lord. Just like Kṛṣṇa told Arjuna, "You do your duty, fight, but do it for my pleasure." So all of you may be doing business, running homes, bringing up children, whatever. So do your duty, but do it thinking that I want everyone in this family to serve Krishna, the Supreme Lord. And by serving God, we discharge all our duties towards everyone.