Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 4.20.38
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesThe Lord Reveals Himself Through Pure Devotion
“King Pṛthu then offered his respectful obeisances unto the Supreme Personality of Godhead, who is the Supreme Lord of all demigods. Although not an object of material vision, the Lord revealed Himself to the sight of Mahārāja Pṛthu. After offering obeisances to the Lord, the King returned to his home.”
What the purport teaches
- The Supreme Lord is beyond material vision, although this material world is His creation. He cannot be seen by ordinary material eyes.
- When the senses are engaged in transcendental loving service, they become purified. The Lord then reveals Himself to the devotee’s vision.
- Mahārāja Pṛthu developed spiritual eyes through pure devotional service. After the Lord revealed Himself, the King offered respectful obeisances and returned home.
Try this today
Offer respectful obeisances to the Lord today, with the intention of engaging your senses in His loving service.
Ask yourself
How can I use my senses in loving service rather than expect to perceive the Lord through ordinary vision?
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.