Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 7.1.9
Poṣaṇa· The Lord's protectionReceive Kṛṣṇa’s Guidance Without Envy
“The all-pervading Personality of Godhead exists within the heart of every living being, and an expert thinker can perceive how He is present there to a large or small extent. Just as one can understand the supply of fire in wood, the water in a waterpot, or the sky within a pot, one can understand whether a living entity is a demon or a demigod by understanding that living entity’s devotional performances. A thoughtful man can understand how much a person is favored by the Supreme Lord by seeing his actions.”
What the purport teaches
- Kṛṣṇa, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, is present in everyone’s heart as the Supersoul. He gives understanding according to one’s readiness to receive His instructions.
- Kṛṣṇa gives those who constantly worship Him with love the understanding by which they can come to Him. His response to their receptiveness is not partiality.
- A devotee’s service, not outward appearance, reveals the Lord’s favor. A Vaiṣṇava appreciates the service of others rather than becoming envious.
Try this today
Today, sincerely acknowledge one service another devotee has rendered to the Lord.
Ask yourself
How can I appreciate another devotee’s service instead of comparing it with my own?
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.