Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 3.16.12
Poṣaṇa· The Lord's protectionThe Lord Wants His Servants Back
“These servants of Mine have transgressed against you, not knowing the mind of their master. I shall therefore deem it a favor done to Me if you order that, although reaping the fruit of their transgression, they may return to My presence soon and the time of their exile from My abode may expire before long.”
What the purport teaches
- The Lord is anxious to bring His servants back to Vaikuṇṭha. He asks that their exile end soon, even while they reap the results of their offense.
- The purport explains that Jaya and Vijaya’s departure was an accident, not a falldown. Those who have entered Vaikuṇṭha do not fall from that position.
- Disruptions between devotees bring consequences, although the suffering is temporary. In His kindness, the Lord took responsibility for the doormen’s offense and sought their speedy return.
Try this today
Take one small step toward resolving a disagreement with a devotee, such as offering a sincere apology.
Ask yourself
How does the Lord’s care for His servants affect my response to difficulties between devotees?
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.