Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 2.6.34
Poṣaṇa· The Lord's protectionEarnest Devotion Guides Words and Actions
“O Nārada, because I have caught hold of the lotus feet of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Hari, with great zeal, whatever I say has never proved to have been false. Nor is the progress of my mind ever deterred. Nor are my senses ever degraded by temporary attachment to matter.”
What the purport teaches
- Vedic knowledge comes from the Supreme Lord to Brahmā and is passed down through disciplic succession. Brahmā's words are trustworthy because of his direct, intimate connection with Govinda.
- Devotional service begins with service to the devotee in disciplic succession. Both the Lord and His liberated devotee remain persons, exchanging loving service.
- Senses engaged in the Lord's service are protected from the attraction of false material enjoyment. Earnest attachment to Śrī Kṛṣṇa puts one on the path of liberation; a grain of devotion is more valuable than tons of faithlessness.
Try this today
Read aloud one sentence from this purport with attention, engaging your speech and hearing in the Lord's service.
Ask yourself
How can I engage my words and senses more earnestly in the Lord's service?
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.