Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 3.12.21
Visarga· Brahmā's creationBrahmā Creates Through the Lord’s Power
“Brahmā, who was empowered by the Supreme Personality of Godhead, thought of generating living entities and begot ten sons for the extension of the generations.”
What the purport teaches
- Brahmā was empowered by the Supreme Personality of Godhead. His power to generate living entities depended on the Lord.
- Brahmā thought of generating living entities and begot ten sons.
- These sons were meant to extend the generations. Their birth served the work of creation.
Try this today
Before beginning one task today, pause to acknowledge your dependence on the Supreme Personality of Godhead.
Ask yourself
What does Brahmā’s dependence on the Lord teach you about your own abilities?
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.