Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 8.1.11
Āśraya· The supreme shelterThe Supersoul Always Watches as Our Friend
“Although the Supreme Personality of Godhead constantly watches the activities of the world, no one sees Him. However, one should not think that because no one sees Him, He does not see, for His power to see is never diminished. Therefore, everyone should worship the Supersoul, who always stays with the individual soul as a friend.”
What the purport teaches
- Although we cannot see Kṛṣṇa, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, He always sees our activities. His vigilance is never diminished.
- The spiritual master opens the disciple’s eyes of knowledge. By following his instructions and studying authorized literatures, we can learn to perceive the Lord’s presence everywhere.
- As the Supersoul, the Lord stays within every heart as a friend, witness and adviser. We should worship Him and take His presence into account in our daily affairs.
Try this today
Pause before one activity today and remember that the Supersoul is present with you as your friend and witness.
Ask yourself
How would remembering the Lord as your constant friend change your daily activities?
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.