Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 8.1.10 · one of the 108 chosen verses
Manvantara· The Manus and right dutyEverything Belongs to the Supreme Lord
“Within this universe, the Supreme Personality of Godhead in His Supersoul feature is present everywhere, wherever there are animate or inanimate beings. Therefore, one should accept only that which is allotted to him; one should not desire to infringe upon the property of others.”
What the purport teaches
- Everything belongs to the Supreme Personality of Godhead, who is present everywhere as the Supersoul. We are not independent owners, but are allotted a portion of His property.
- Even our bodies are given according to karma, and the Lord sits within everyone's heart. We may use material ingredients, but we cannot claim ownership of what the Lord has supplied.
- Everything should be offered to the Lord, and we should accept only prasāda. Rather than fight for more than we need or take another's property, we should use our abilities in His service.
Try this today
Choose one possession and use it today for service to the Supreme Lord rather than only for personal enjoyment.
Ask yourself
How would my use of possessions change if I remembered that they belong to the Lord?
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.