Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 12.3.8
Ūti· What drives us to actThe Supreme Lord Owns All Land
“Political leaders challenge one another: ‘All this land is mine! It’s not yours, you fool!’ Thus they attack one another and die.
What the purport teaches
- Political leaders claim the land as exclusively theirs, challenge one another, and fight and die. This mentality provokes countless conflicts.
- The Supreme Lord is the proprietor of all land, even though political boundaries may still exist in a God-conscious world.
- In a God-conscious atmosphere, political tensions are greatly eased. People welcome one another and respect each other’s right to live in peace.
Try this today
When encountering someone from another land today, consciously respect that person’s right to live in peace.
Ask yourself
How would recognizing the Supreme Lord’s ownership change my attitude toward others?
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.