Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 11.13.39
Āśraya· The supreme shelterThe Lord Is the Supreme Shelter
“O best of the brāhmaṇas, please know that I am the supreme shelter of the yoga system, analytic philosophy, virtuous action, truthful religious principles, power, beauty, fame and self-control.”
What the purport teaches
- The Lord is the supreme shelter of yoga and analytic philosophy. He is also the shelter of power, beauty, fame and self-control.
- Virtuous religious conduct and a convincing presentation of religion both rest upon the Lord. Neither stands independently of Him.
- Brahmā’s sons were astonished by the knowledge they had heard. Recognizing their wonder, the Supreme Personality of Godhead confirmed their understanding of Him.
Try this today
When you notice beauty, power or self-control today, pause to remember the Lord as its supreme shelter.
Ask yourself
Do I recognize the Lord as the shelter of the qualities I admire?
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.