Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 4.29.79
Āśraya· The supreme shelterDevotional Service Reveals Our True Position
“You should always know that this cosmic manifestation is created, maintained and annihilated by the will of the Supreme Personality of Godhead. Consequently, everything within this cosmic manifestation is under the control of the Lord. To be enlightened by this perfect knowledge, one should always engage himself in the devotional service of the Lord.”
What the purport teaches
- The Supreme Personality of Godhead creates, maintains and annihilates the cosmic manifestation. Everything within it is under His control.
- When we accept devotional service, the Lord gradually reveals Himself and our spiritual position. Like sunshine revealing both the sun and the world, Kṛṣṇa consciousness reveals Kṛṣṇa and everything related to Him.
- We are part and parcel of the Lord. Our duty is to surrender to Him and engage in His transcendental loving service.
Try this today
Before one act of devotional service today, pause to remember that you belong to the Lord and depend on Him.
Ask yourself
How would remembering that I am part and parcel of Kṛṣṇa change my approach to 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.