Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 12.10.36
Poṣaṇa· The Lord's protectionDevotion Is the Basis of the Blessings
“O great sage, because you are devoted to Lord Adhokṣaja, all your desires will be fulfilled. Until the very end of this creation cycle, you will enjoy pious fame and freedom from old age and death.”
What the purport teaches
- Lord Śiva connects the fulfillment of the sage’s desires with his devotion to Lord Adhokṣaja.
- He blesses the sage with pious fame until the end of this creation cycle.
- He also grants freedom from old age and death for that same period.
Try this today
Set aside a quiet minute today to focus on devotion to the Lord rather than asking for a reward.
Ask yourself
Am I giving more attention to devotion or to the blessings I hope to receive?
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.