Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 2.10.16
Sarga· CreationNo Living Entity Is Independent
“As the followers of a king follow their lord, similarly when the total energy is in motion, all other living entities move, and when the total energy stops endeavoring, all other living entities stop sensual activities.”
What the purport teaches
- When the total energy moves, living entities move; when it stops endeavoring, their sensual activities stop. They follow it as a king’s followers follow their lord.
- Individual living entities depend completely on the total energy of the supreme puruṣa. Their dependence is like that of an electric lamp on its power supply.
- The chain of dependence extends through water, clouds, the sun and creation. Creation itself depends on the Supreme Personality of Godhead, the cause of all causes.
Try this today
When you switch on a lamp today, recall the purport’s example and acknowledge the Supreme Personality of Godhead as the ultimate cause.
Ask yourself
What everyday activity reminds me that my power to act is not independent?
Carry the question through the day, then answer it in your own words before sleep.
The study points, practice and question are short summaries drawn from Śrīla Prabhupāda's translation and purport. Read the full purport to go deeper.