Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 3.26.46
Sarga· CreationEarth Gives Shape to Worshipable Forms
“The characteristics of the functions of earth can be perceived by modeling forms of the Supreme Brahman, by constructing places of residence, by preparing pots to contain water, etc. In other words, the earth is the place of sustenance for all elements.”
What the purport teaches
- Earth sustains all the elements and provides material for residences and water pots. Sound, sky, air, fire and water can be perceived in it.
- The Supreme Personality of Godhead has innumerable forms described in scripture. Earth and its products, such as stone, wood and jewels, can give these forms visible shape.
- A form of Lord Kṛṣṇa or Lord Viṣṇu made according to scripture is not imaginary; it is worshipable. Such presentation gives actual shape to scriptural descriptions of the Supreme Lord.
Try this today
Read the verse’s teaching on modeling forms once more, and pause respectfully to remember Lord Kṛṣṇa as the Supreme Personality of Godhead.
Ask yourself
How does understanding the Lord’s form as scripturally described affect your attitude toward worship?
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.