Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 1.11.26
Āśraya· The supreme shelterPure Devotees Seek the Lord’s Lotus Feet
“The Lord’s chest is the abode of the goddess of fortune. His moonlike face is the drinking vessel for eyes which hanker after all that is beautiful. His arms are the resting places for the administrative demigods. And His lotus feet are the refuge of pure devotees who never talk or sing of any subject except His Lordship.”
What the purport teaches
- The Lord’s chest is the abode of the goddess of fortune, and His face is the embodiment of beauty. Those attracted to beauty can find complete satisfaction in Him.
- Administrators can find protection under the Lord’s arms. A faithful servant of the Lord engaged in administration can properly protect the people’s interests.
- Pure devotees seek shelter at the Lord’s lotus feet and delight in speaking and singing about Him. Humble by nature, they desire the taste of His transcendental service.
Try this today
Offer a short prayer asking Kṛṣṇa to fix your mind at His lotus feet in service.
Ask yourself
Am I seeking the Lord mainly for benefits, or for the opportunity to serve Him?
Carry the question through the day, then answer it in your own words before sleep.
The study points, practice and question are short summaries drawn from Śrīla Prabhupāda's translation and purport. Read the full purport to go deeper.