Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.14.8 · one of the 108 chosen verses
Mukti· LiberationPatiently Await Kṛṣṇa’s Mercy
“My dear Lord, one who earnestly waits for You to bestow Your causeless mercy upon him, all the while patiently suffering the reactions of his past misdeeds and offering You respectful obeisances with his heart, words and body, is surely eligible for liberation, for it has become his rightful claim.”
What the purport teaches
- One who remains steady in Kṛṣṇa consciousness, following the principles of bhakti-yoga, becomes eligible for the Lord’s mercy, just as a son receives his inheritance.
- For a surrendered devotee, apparent suffering may be the Lord’s special mercy rather than a karmic reaction. It removes the remaining desire to enjoy separately from Him.
- A sincere devotee continues offering respects with heart, words and body while earnestly awaiting mercy. Such purification prepares the devotee for the Lord’s personal association.
Try this today
Offer one respectful obeisance to Kṛṣṇa with your body, words and heart, asking for steadiness in devotional service.
Ask yourself
How can I continue serving Kṛṣṇa patiently when circumstances are difficult?
Carry the question through the day, then answer it in your own words before sleep.
From Canto 10, chapter 14 onward, the translation and purports were completed by Śrīla Prabhupāda's disciples after his departure, and published by the Bhaktivedanta Book Trust.