Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 4.6.49
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesHelp Others Beyond Māyā
“My dear lord, you are never bewildered by the formidable influence of the illusory energy of the Supreme Personality of Godhead. Therefore you are omniscient and should be merciful and compassionate toward those who are bewildered by the same illusory energy and are very much attached to fruitive activities.”
What the purport teaches
- A Vaiṣṇava is not bewildered by the external energy because he is engaged in transcendental loving service. Those who surrender to the Lord can cross beyond His otherwise insurmountable māyā.
- Instead of becoming angry with those bewildered by māyā, a Vaiṣṇava should care for them. The mercy of devotees rescues fallen conditioned souls.
- Those under illusion are attracted to activities for material results. A Vaiṣṇava preacher attracts their hearts to the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Śrī Kṛṣṇa.
Try this today
Share one encouraging thought about loving service to Śrī Kṛṣṇa with someone willing to hear.
Ask yourself
How could you replace anger toward someone's material attachment with compassionate care?
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.