Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 3.25.42
Sthāna· The universe in orderNature Works Under Kṛṣṇa’s Direction
“It is because of My supremacy that the wind blows, out of fear of Me; the sun shines out of fear of Me, and the lord of the clouds, Indra, sends forth showers out of fear of Me. Fire burns out of fear of Me, and death goes about taking its toll out of fear of Me.”
What the purport teaches
- Nature does not work automatically, without supervision. Its laws operate punctually and regularly under Kṛṣṇa, the Supreme Personality of Godhead.
- The demigods are living entities appointed as departmental heads because of their faithful service attitude. The wind, sun, rain, fire and death all act under the Supreme Lord’s direction.
- One who takes shelter of the Supreme Lord is protected from all other influences. Such a devotee is not disobedient to others, but absorbs his full power of thought in the Lord’s service.
Try this today
When you notice sunlight or wind today, pause to remember Kṛṣṇa’s supervision and turn your thoughts toward serving Him.
Ask yourself
How might remembering the Lord’s direction behind nature deepen my trust in His shelter?
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.