Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 8.23.4
Sthāna· The universe in orderThe Supreme Lord Rules the Universe
“Thus having delivered the proprietorship of the heavenly planets to Indra and having fulfilled the desire of Aditi, mother of the demigods, the Supreme Personality of Godhead ruled the affairs of the universe.”
What the purport teaches
- The Supreme Personality of Godhead restored proprietorship of the heavenly planets to Indra.
- He fulfilled the desire of Aditi, the mother of the demigods.
- Having done this, the Lord ruled the affairs of the universe.
Try this today
Pause during prayer to acknowledge the Supreme Personality of Godhead as the ruler of the universe.
Ask yourself
How does remembering the Lord’s supreme authority shape my attitude toward Him?
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.