Mahatma | महात्मा | Characteristics | सततं कीर्तयन्तो मां | Gopāl Kṛṣṇa Goswāmī | #Shorts

12 Feb 2022 · 1 min

Watch on YouTube

0:56

In this short devotional video, Gopāl Kṛṣṇa Goswāmī chants the Hare Kṛṣṇa mantra while delivering a concise commentary on the nature of a perfect bahātmā (also called mahātmā). He explains that such a person is constantly absorbed in devotional service, always engaged in glorifying the Supreme Personality of Godhead (Satatām kṛteyantam), and finds complete satisfaction in worshiping the Lord’s lotus feet. The message emphasizes that a sincere devotee, following the path of devotional service, will remain content in any circumstance. The video intersperses the chant with these teachings, reinforcing the spiritual principle through both sound and spoken word.

Chapters

Hare Kṛṣṇa, Hare Kṛṣṇa. Madmanasamām prasāda. Who is the perfect bahātmā? Who is always engaged in devotional activities. He is the perfect bahātmā. The characteristic of bahātmā is he is totally absorbed in devotional activities. Satatām kṛteyantamām. Always engaged in glorifying the Supreme Personality of Godhead. And such a mahātmā, as the verse explains, is totally satisfied in worshiping the lotus feet of the Lord. In other words, if one takes to the path of devotional service, one will be satisfied in any condition. Hare Kṛṣṇa, Hare Kṛṣṇa, Hare Kṛṣṇa, Hare Kṛṣṇa.