Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 1.15.34
Nirodha· Winding upChoose Willing Service to the Supreme Lord
“The supreme unborn, Lord Śrī Kṛṣṇa, caused the members of the Yadu dynasty to relinquish their bodies, and thus He relieved the burden of the world. This action was like picking out a thorn with a thorn, though both are the same to the controller.”
What the purport teaches
- The Lord and His eternal associates appeared to relieve the burden of the world. Confidential demigods also appeared in the Yadu family to assist His mission.
- After the mission was fulfilled, those demigods relinquished their bodies by the Lord’s will. The example of removing one thorn with another explains their role in removing disturbing elements.
- All living beings are parts and parcels of the Supreme Lord and remain under His control. The demigods willingly obey and serve Him, whereas the asuras do not; His actions ultimately do good to both.
Try this today
Choose one small act of devotional service today and do it with deliberate willingness rather than reluctance.
Ask yourself
How can you approach service to the Lord more willingly?
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.