Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 3.13.49
Poṣaṇa· The Lord's protectionSincere Service Invites the Lord’s Guidance
“Nothing remains unachieved when the Supreme Personality of Godhead is pleased with someone. By transcendental achievement one understands everything else to be insignificant. One who engages in transcendental loving service is elevated to the highest perfectional stage by the Lord Himself, who is seated in everyone’s heart.”
What the purport teaches
- The Lord gives pure devotees the intelligence and knowledge needed to reach Him. For such devotees, nothing is more valuable than His service.
- When one serves faithfully, the Lord Himself takes charge of the devotee’s advancement. Seated in everyone’s heart, He knows each person’s motive.
- Seeking material gains under the appearance of devotion does not lead to the highest perfection. One must become sincere in purpose, and the Lord is there to help in every way.
Try this today
Before one act of devotional service today, pause and ask to serve sincerely rather than for material gain.
Ask yourself
Do I seek the Lord’s service itself, or mainly the material benefits I hope to receive?
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.