Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 4.12.33
Poṣaṇa· The Lord's protectionStrong Devotion Can Carry Others Home
“The great associates of Vaikuṇṭhaloka, Nanda and Sunanda, could understand the mind of Dhruva Mahārāja, and thus they showed him that his mother, Sunīti, was going forward in another plane.”
What the purport teaches
- Nanda and Sunanda understood Dhruva Mahārāja’s thoughts. They showed him Sunīti traveling ahead in another airplane.
- A disciple or child who strongly executes devotional service can carry a parent or spiritual instructor to Vaikuṇṭhaloka. Sunīti received this benefit although she had not performed austerities like Dhruva Mahārāja.
- Śrīla Bhaktisiddhānta Sarasvatī Ṭhākura considered delivering even one soul back to Godhead enough to make his mission successful. This shows the great value of helping someone become a strong devotee.
Try this today
Give one act of devotional service your full attention today, remembering that strong devotion can benefit others.
Ask yourself
How might strengthening my devotional service benefit those who have guided and cared for me?
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.