Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 3.19.36
Poṣaṇa· The Lord's protectionLet Gratitude Become Loving Service
“What grateful soul is there who would not render his loving service to such a great master as the Personality of Godhead? The Lord can be easily pleased by spotless devotees who resort exclusively to Him for protection, though the unrighteous man finds it difficult to propitiate Him.”
What the purport teaches
- Every living entity should feel grateful for the blessings received through the Supreme Lord’s grace. A simple, grateful heart leads one to Kṛṣṇa consciousness and devotional service.
- Sunshine, moonshine and freely available water are gifts of the Lord. To enjoy these gifts without acknowledging Him is ingratitude.
- The Lord is easily pleased by spotless devotees who take shelter exclusively in Him. The unrighteous find it difficult to please Him.
Try this today
When you drink water today, pause and thank Kṛṣṇa for this gift, expressing your wish to serve Him.
Ask yourself
Which of the Lord’s daily gifts have I been enjoying without gratitude?
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.