Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 4.31.20
Poṣaṇa· The Lord's protectionLoving Remembrance Binds the Lord
“Being completely cleansed of all material desires, the devotees are freed from all mental contamination. Thus they can always think of the Lord constantly and address Him very feelingly. The Supreme Personality of Godhead, knowing Himself to be controlled by His devotees, does not leave them for a second, just as the sky overhead never becomes invisible.”
What the purport teaches
- By always thinking of Kṛṣṇa, the pure devotee’s heart becomes free from material desires. With a completely cleansed mind, the devotee constantly perceives the Supreme Personality of Godhead within the heart.
- The devotee becomes completely dependent upon the Lord’s lotus feet and calls to Him with deep feeling. This dependence is expressed in prayers asking for shelter and service.
- Although invincible, the Lord is conquered by His pure devotee and enjoys this loving dependence. He never leaves His devotees, and their eternal relationship remains fixed.
Try this today
Pause today to pray in your own words for shelter at the Lord’s lotus feet and the opportunity to serve Him.
Ask yourself
When I address the Lord, am I seeking material enjoyment or shelter in His 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.