Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 4.29.46
Poṣaṇa· The Lord's protectionLoving Service Invites the Lord’s Mercy
“When a person is fully engaged in devotional service, he is favored by the Lord, who bestows His causeless mercy. At such a time, the awakened devotee gives up all material activities and ritualistic performances mentioned in the Vedas.”
What the purport teaches
- Pure devotional service is free from mental speculation, fruitive activity and material desires. It means serving the Supreme Personality of Godhead through purified senses.
- A pure devotee constantly thinks of the Lord and serves Him with love and affection. Lord Kṛṣṇa guides the sincere devotee from within, giving the understanding needed to come to Him.
- By the mercy of the guru and Kṛṣṇa, one receives the seed of devotional service. Beyond material designations, one realizes oneself as the eternal servant of the servant of Lord Kṛṣṇa.
Try this today
Set aside one quiet minute today to think of Lord Kṛṣṇa’s lotus feet and your position as His servant.
Ask yourself
How can I give more loving attention to Kṛṣṇa in my service?
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.