Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 3.25.39-40
Poṣaṇa· The Lord's protectionUnflinching Service Beyond Birth and Death
“Thus the devotee who worships Me, the all-pervading Lord of the universe, in unflinching devotional service, gives up all aspirations to be promoted to heavenly planets or to become happy in this world with wealth, children, cattle, home or anything in relationship with the body. I take him to the other side of birth and death.”
What the purport teaches
- Unflinching devotional service means full Kṛṣṇa consciousness, accepting the Supreme Lord as all in all. The devotee gives up aspirations for heavenly promotion or material prosperity.
- A devotee is satisfied with whatever comes by God’s grace. He remains dutiful, not neglectful, but does not spend excessive time improving temporary household or social life.
- The pure devotee prays not to forget the Lord’s service, rather than asking for liberation. By His special mercy, the Supreme Personality of Godhead takes His devotee beyond birth and death.
Try this today
Today, offer a brief prayer asking to remember the Lord’s service, rather than asking for a material gain.
Ask yourself
Am I seeking material improvement from the Lord, or the opportunity to serve Him without forgetting Him?
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.