Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 1.9.21
Āśraya· The supreme shelterThe Supreme Lord Serves Through Love
“Being the Absolute Personality of Godhead, He is present in everyone’s heart. He is equally kind to everyone, and He is free from the false ego of differentiation. Therefore whatever He does is free from material inebriety. He is equibalanced.”
What the purport teaches
- The Lord is present everywhere through His energies and in everyone’s heart as Paramātmā, the Supersoul. He already guides and counsels all living beings.
- He is equally kind to everyone and free from material false ego. Becoming Arjuna’s chariot driver does not lower His exalted position.
- The power of pure devotional service brings the affectionate Lord to serve His devotee. For Him, there is no material distinction between superior and inferior action.
Try this today
Perform one humble act of service today without seeking recognition, remembering the affectionate Lord’s willingness to serve His devotee.
Ask yourself
How does the Lord’s freedom from false pride challenge my reluctance to perform humble service?
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.