Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 8.22.26
Poṣaṇa· The Lord's protectionHumility Amid Wealth Shows Special Mercy
“If a human being is born in an aristocratic family or a higher status of life, if he performs wonderful activities, if he is youthful, if he has personal beauty, a good education and good wealth, and if he is nonetheless not proud of his opulences, it is to be understood that he is especially favored by the Supreme Personality of Godhead.”
What the purport teaches
- A person who possesses good birth, youth, beauty, education and wealth yet remains without pride is especially favored by the Supreme Personality of Godhead.
- Such a devotee knows that all opulences come through the Lord’s mercy. Everything, even the body, belongs to the Supreme Lord.
- The devotee therefore engages his possessions in the Lord’s service. Remaining wealthy without falsely claiming ownership can itself show the Lord’s special mercy.
Try this today
Use one ability or possession in the Lord’s service today, remembering that it belongs to Him.
Ask yourself
Which ability or possession can I see more clearly as the Lord’s gift?
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.