Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 3.18.15
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesBy the Lord's Grace, Devotees Serve
“The Lord, however, by moving slightly aside, dodged the violent mace-blow aimed at His breast by the enemy, just as an accomplished yogī would elude death.”
What the purport teaches
- The Lord dodges the violent mace-blow by moving slightly aside. No one can surpass His prowess, and attacking His transcendental body is useless.
- The perfect yogī can overcome a deathblow offered by the laws of nature. By the Lord's grace, advanced transcendentalists can overcome such attacks for His service.
- The Lord exists by His own independent prowess. Devotees also exist for His service, but they do so by His grace.
Try this today
Do one small act of devotional service today, remembering your dependence on the Lord's grace.
Ask yourself
How can I use the strength I have today for the Lord's service?
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.