Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 4.14.21
Āśraya· The supreme shelterDirect Sacrifice Toward the Supreme Lord
“Dear King, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, along with the predominating deities, is the enjoyer of the results of all sacrifices in all planets. The Supreme Lord is the sum total of the three Vedas, the owner of everything, and the ultimate goal of all austerity. Therefore your countrymen should engage in performing various sacrifices for your elevation. Indeed, you should always direct them towards the offering of sacrifices.”
What the purport teaches
- The Supreme Personality of Godhead, along with the predominating deities, enjoys the results of all sacrifices in all planets.
- The Supreme Lord is the sum total of the three Vedas, the owner of everything, and the ultimate goal of all austerity.
- The king should direct his countrymen toward offering sacrifices. Their worship is also meant for his elevation.
Try this today
Before worship today, pause and remember that whatever you offer already belongs to the Supreme Lord.
Ask yourself
How can remembering that everything belongs to the Supreme Lord shape your worship?
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.