Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 3.8.26
Poṣaṇa· The Lord's protectionPure Devotion Leads to Kṛṣṇa’s Association
“The Lord showed His lotus feet by raising them. His lotus feet are the source of all awards achieved by devotional service free from material contamination. Such awards are for those who worship Him in pure devotion. The splendor of the transcendental rays from His moonlike toenails and fingernails appeared like the petals of a flower.”
What the purport teaches
- The Lord raised His lotus feet to show them. They are the source of all awards achieved through devotional service free from material contamination.
- Pure devotees desire only the Lord and His transcendental service, which is nondifferent from Him. Devotional service is the only spotless process for achieving His favor.
- Pure devotional service is free from speculative knowledge and fruitive activities. Its highest result is direct association with the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Lord Kṛṣṇa.
Try this today
Offer a brief prayer today asking for service to Lord Kṛṣṇa rather than a material reward.
Ask yourself
Am I seeking the Lord’s service itself, or something else in return?
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.