Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 4.24.42
Āśraya· The supreme shelterKṛṣṇa Is the Cause of All Causes
“My dear Lord, You are the topmost of all bestowers of all benediction, the oldest and supreme enjoyer amongst all enjoyers. You are the master of all the worlds’ metaphysical philosophy, for You are the supreme cause of all causes, Lord Kṛṣṇa. You are the greatest of all religious principles, the supreme mind, and You have a brain which is never checked by any condition. Therefore I repeatedly offer my obeisances unto You.”
What the purport teaches
- Our knowledge is limited by time and space, but Kṛṣṇa’s knowledge is unlimited. The Supreme Personality of Godhead knows the past, present and future, and we can know Him only by His favor.
- Kṛṣṇa is the original cause of everything and the supreme bestower of benedictions. Anyone who gives blessings must first be blessed by Him.
- The real dharma is surrender unto Kṛṣṇa. Chanting the Hare Kṛṣṇa mantra can deliver the conditioned soul from bondage.
Try this today
Chant the Hare Kṛṣṇa mantra today, offering a prayer for Kṛṣṇa’s favor.
Ask yourself
How might remembering Kṛṣṇa’s unlimited knowledge help me surrender to Him?
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.