Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 3.8.27
Poṣaṇa· The Lord's protectionThe Lord Reciprocates With His Devotees
“He also acknowledged the service of the devotees and vanquished their distress by His beautiful smile. The reflection of His face, decorated with earrings, was so pleasing because it dazzled with the rays from His lips and the beauty of His nose and eyebrows.”
What the purport teaches
- The Lord acknowledged His devotees’ service and vanquished their distress with His beautiful smile.
- Devotees ask for nothing in exchange for their service. They refuse even liberation when the Lord offers it.
- The Lord becomes like a debtor to His devotees and responds with His enchanting smile. His smile enlivens them, and their joy further satisfies Him.
Try this today
Offer one small act of devotional service today without asking for anything in return.
Ask yourself
What would it mean for me to serve simply for the Lord’s satisfaction?
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.