Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 5.23.2
Sthāna· The universe in orderThe Lord Gives Honor to His Devotee
“Established by the supreme will of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, the polestar, which is the planet of Mahārāja Dhruva, constantly shines as the central pivot for all the stars and planets. The unsleeping, invisible, most powerful time factor causes these luminaries to revolve around the polestar without cessation.”
What the purport teaches
- The polestar is established by the supreme will of the Supreme Personality of Godhead. It shines as the central pivot for the stars and planets.
- The time factor is another feature of the Supreme Personality of Godhead. All the luminaries revolve under its influence.
- Everything happens according to the Lord’s will and direction. Out of love for Dhruva, He has arranged for the time factor to work under him or with his cooperation.
Try this today
Spend one quiet minute reflecting on the Lord’s kindness to Dhruva.
Ask yourself
How does the Lord’s kindness toward Dhruva deepen my appreciation of His love for His devotees?
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.