Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 3.18.8
Poṣaṇa· The Lord's protectionNature Works Under the Lord’s Direction
“The Lord placed the earth within His sight on the surface of the water and transferred to her His own energy in the form of the ability to float on the water. While the enemy stood looking on, Brahmā, the creator of the universe, extolled the Lord, and the other demigods rained flowers on Him.”
What the purport teaches
- The Lord placed the earth on the water and gave her His own energy to float. Brahmā praised Him, and the demigods showered flowers.
- The purport explains that the planets receive their floating power from the Lord. The law of gravitation itself works under His control.
- Behind nature’s laws and the growth and maintenance of planetary systems is the Lord’s direction. The devotees appreciate His transcendental activities.
Try this today
Look at the sky for a moment and offer a brief expression of gratitude to the Lord for maintaining the planets.
Ask yourself
How can observing the world become an opportunity to appreciate the Lord’s direction?
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.