Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 2.9.21
Poṣaṇa· The Lord's protectionSeeing the Lord Is the Highest Perfection
“I wish you good luck. O Brahmā, you may ask from Me, the giver of all benediction, all that you may desire. You may know that the ultimate benediction, as the result of all penances, is to see Me by realization.”
What the purport teaches
- The ultimate benediction of all penances is to know and see the Personality of Godhead face to face.
- Realization of impersonal Brahman and localized Paramātmā is not the ultimate realization. Everything is included in the perfection of realizing the Supreme Lord.
- The next stage is to discharge devotional service simply to satisfy the Lord, rather than struggle hard in penance.
Try this today
Before one act of devotional service today, pause and make satisfying the Lord your intention.
Ask yourself
Am I seeking blessings for myself, or learning to serve simply to satisfy the Lord?
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.