Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 6.4.41
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesSeeing the Lord Brings Complete Satisfaction
“As rivers are filled by water flowing from a mountain, all of Dakṣa’s senses were filled with pleasure. Because of his highly elevated happiness, Dakṣa could not say anything, but simply remained flat on the ground.”
What the purport teaches
- When one actually realizes or sees the Supreme Personality of Godhead, one is filled with complete happiness.
- All of Dakṣa’s senses were filled with pleasure, like rivers filled by water flowing from a mountain. He remained flat on the ground, unable to speak or ask for anything.
- Dhruva Mahārāja likewise became completely satisfied upon seeing the Lord. He said that he had nothing more to ask from Him.
Try this today
Spend one quiet minute reflecting on satisfaction in the Lord without asking Him for anything.
Ask yourself
What does complete satisfaction in the Lord suggest about the things I usually ask for?
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.