Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 1.14.9
Poṣaṇa· The Lord's protectionSuccess Depends on the Lord’s Mercy
“From Him only, all our kingly opulence, good wives, lives, progeny, control over our subjects, victory over our enemies, and future accommodations in higher planets have become possible. All this is due to His causeless mercy upon us.”
What the purport teaches
- Mahārāja Yudhiṣṭhira attributed his kingdom, family, life and victories to the Lord’s causeless mercy.
- Personal labor is necessary, but labor alone cannot ensure success. Even prosperity gained through personal effort depends on the Supreme Lord’s benediction.
- The ultimate sanction for success rests with the Supreme Lord. Anyone who succeeds should feel grateful to Him for what has been achieved.
Try this today
Name one success and offer the Lord a simple expression of gratitude for His mercy.
Ask yourself
Which achievement have I credited only to my own effort?
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.