Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 7.5.35
Ūti· What drives us to actThe Lord Remains Master, Devotees Remain Servants
“This boy Prahlāda is the killer of my brother, for he has given up his family to engage in the devotional service of the enemy, Lord Viṣṇu, like a menial servant.”
What the purport teaches
- Hiraṇyakaśipu considered Prahlāda the killer of his brother because Prahlāda served Lord Viṣṇu. His accusation arose from hostility toward that service.
- The purport explains that Prahlāda would attain sārūpya liberation and in that sense resemble Lord Viṣṇu. The forms of liberation attained by devotees are described as most certain.
- Even when the Lord’s servants in Vaikuṇṭha are equally situated with Him, they know that He is the master and they are servants.
Try this today
Before one devotional activity today, consciously remember that the Lord is the master and you are His servant.
Ask yourself
How can I strengthen my desire to serve the Lord rather than seek His position?
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.