Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.80.11
Poṣaṇa· The Lord's protectionSeek Shelter at Kṛṣṇa’s Lotus Feet
“Lord Kṛṣṇa is now the ruler of the Bhojas, Vṛṣṇis and Andhakas and is staying at Dvārakā. Since He gives even His own self to anyone who simply remembers His lotus feet, what doubt is there that He, the spiritual master of the universe, will bestow upon His sincere worshiper prosperity and material enjoyment, which are not even very desirable?”
What the purport teaches
- Lord Kṛṣṇa, the spiritual master of the universe, gives even Himself to one who remembers His lotus feet.
- Sudāmā’s wife reasoned that the opulent rulers under Kṛṣṇa could supply his needs simply by recognizing him as Kṛṣṇa’s friend.
- Material wealth and sense gratification give no lasting satisfaction. Shelter at Kṛṣṇa’s lotus feet was Sudāmā’s real objective.
Try this today
Spend one quiet minute remembering Kṛṣṇa’s lotus feet and seeking His shelter rather than material rewards.
Ask yourself
When I approach Kṛṣṇa, is His shelter more important to me than material gain?
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.