Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 6.1.4-5
Sthāna· The universe in orderRecognize Kṛṣṇa as the Source of Everything
“My dear lord, you have described the dynasties and characteristics of King Priyavrata and King Uttānapāda. The Supreme Personality of Godhead created this material world with various universes, planetary systems, planets and stars, with varied lands, seas, oceans, mountains, rivers, gardens and trees, all with different characteristics. These are divided among this planet earth, the luminaries in the sky and the lower planetary systems. You have very clearly described these planets and the living entities who live on them.”
What the purport teaches
- The Supreme Personality of Godhead created the material world with its varied planets, stars, lands, oceans and living beings. Creation rests on His intelligence and almighty power.
- Kṛṣṇa is the origin of everything, and His energy is displayed in various ways. Understanding this leads one to become firmly situated in devotional service and surrender at His lotus feet.
- Association with devotees and reading authorized books help one gradually understand Kṛṣṇa’s supremacy. True knowledge leads to surrender to Him as the cause of all causes.
Try this today
Notice a tree, a river or the sky today, and remember that its source is Kṛṣṇa.
Ask yourself
How might recognizing Kṛṣṇa as the source of creation change the way I see the world?
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.