Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 4.12.22
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesSpiritual Oneness Means Agreeing with the Lord
“Dhruva Mahārāja was always absorbed in thinking of the lotus feet of Lord Kṛṣṇa. His heart was full with Kṛṣṇa. When the two confidential servants of the Supreme Lord, who were named Nanda and Sunanda, approached him, smiling happily, Dhruva stood with folded hands, bowing humbly. They then addressed him as follows.”
What the purport teaches
- Dhruva Mahārāja’s heart was full of Kṛṣṇa, the Supreme Personality of Godhead. As Nanda and Sunanda approached, he stood humbly with folded hands.
- Spiritual life means obedience to the will of the Supreme Lord. Since all living entities are His parts and parcels, perfect oneness means being agreeable to His orders.
- Human life offers a chance to learn this willing service. Anyone who seriously engages in devotional service can, in due course, attain the perfection Dhruva Mahārāja attained.
Try this today
Spend one quiet minute remembering Kṛṣṇa’s lotus feet and expressing your willingness to serve Him.
Ask yourself
In what part of my life can I become more willing to serve the Supreme Lord?
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.