Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 2.5.17
Visarga· Brahmā's creationServe Willingly Under the Lord’s Direction
“Inspired by Him only, I discover what is already created by Him [Nārāyaṇa] under His vision as the all-pervading Supersoul, and I also am created by Him only.”
What the purport teaches
- Brahmā admits that he creates only through Nārāyaṇa’s inspiration and supervision. He discovers what the Lord has already created.
- The Supersoul is the Supreme Personality of Godhead, while the individual soul is His eternal servitor. The Lord oversees every living being’s intelligence.
- Ability is awarded by the Lord according to one’s willingness to serve Him. Surrendered devotees do not act independently but await the Lord’s direction.
Try this today
Before one task today, offer a brief prayer expressing your willingness to serve the Lord through your abilities.
Ask yourself
How can I use an ability I have in a spirit of willing service rather than independent achievement?
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.