Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 4.30.29
Poṣaṇa· The Lord's protectionSincere Devotional Service Will Succeed
“When the Lord, out of His natural compassion, thinks of His devotee, by that process only are all desires of the neophyte devotee fulfilled. The Lord is situated in every living entity’s heart, although the living entity may be very insignificant. The Lord knows everything about the living entity, including all his desires. Although we are very insignificant, why should the Lord not know our desires?”
What the purport teaches
- An advanced devotee does not think himself advanced but remains humble. The Supreme Personality of Godhead, as Paramātmā, knows the attitudes and desires within everyone’s heart.
- A pure devotee simply wants to serve the Lord without material desire or ulterior motive. The Lord understands this sincere wish, even when the devotee considers himself insignificant.
- The Lord knows the sincerity of those who serve Him or His arcā-vigraha. A devotee who confidently continues the prescribed duties of devotional service will ultimately attain success.
Try this today
Complete one regular duty of devotional service today without asking for a material reward.
Ask yourself
Is my desire to serve the Lord mixed with a wish for something in return?
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.