Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 3.29.40
Sthāna· The universe in orderNature Works Under the Lord’s Direction
“Out of fear of the Supreme Personality of Godhead the wind blows, out of fear of Him the sun shines, out of fear of Him the rain pours forth showers, and out of fear of Him the host of heavenly bodies shed their luster.”
What the purport teaches
- Nature works under the direction of the Supreme Personality of Godhead. The purport rejects the idea that nature operates independently and automatically.
- The wind blows, the sun shines and the rain falls out of fear of the Supreme Lord. Their activities take place under His supervision.
- The heavenly bodies also shine under His direction. All natural phenomena are under the superintendence of Viṣṇu.
Try this today
Observe sunlight, wind or rain today and remember that it works under Lord Viṣṇu’s direction.
Ask yourself
When I notice nature, do I remember the Supreme Lord who directs it?
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.