Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 3.13.17
Āśraya· The supreme shelterSeek the Lord's Direction Without Discouragement
“Brahmā thought: While I have been engaged in the process of creation, the earth has been inundated by a deluge and has gone down into the depths of the ocean. What can we do who are engaged in this matter of creation? It is best to let the Almighty Lord direct us.”
What the purport teaches
- When the earth sinks into the ocean during creation, Brahmā wonders what should be done. He concludes that it is best to let the Almighty Lord direct them.
- Even the Lord's confidential devotees can become perplexed while carrying out their duties. Yet they do not become discouraged.
- Devotees have full faith in the Lord. He paves the way for the smooth progress of their service.
Try this today
Bring one difficulty before the Lord in a brief prayer, asking for direction in carrying out your duty.
Ask yourself
When a duty becomes confusing, how can you seek the Lord's direction without losing heart?
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.