Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 6.17.28 · one of the 108 chosen verses
Poṣaṇa· The Lord's protectionService Matters More Than Circumstances
“Devotees solely engaged in the devotional service of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Nārāyaṇa, never fear any condition of life. For them the heavenly planets, liberation and the hellish planets are all the same, for such devotees are interested only in the service of the Lord.”
What the purport teaches
- Pure devotees depend simply on Nārāyaṇa, the Supreme Personality of Godhead. Through His service, they learn to tolerate hardships without fear.
- Heaven, liberation and hell have equal value for them because their interest is only in serving the Lord.
- They do not seek heavenly happiness or becoming one with Brahman. Their goal is direct devotional service to the Lord.
Try this today
Set aside a few minutes for service to the Lord today, without waiting for your circumstances to improve.
Ask yourself
Am I seeking better circumstances, or the opportunity to serve the Lord wherever I am?
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.