Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 8.6.39
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesThe Lord Arranges Every Detail
“Thereafter, Garuḍa, the chief of birds, unloaded Mandara Mountain from his shoulder and brought it near the water. Then he was asked by the Lord to leave that place, and he left.”
What the purport teaches
- Garuḍa placed Mandara Mountain near the water and left at the Lord's request. His departure allowed Vāsuki to come, since snakes are Garuḍa's natural food.
- By the Supreme Lord's grace, Garuḍa carried the mountain along with the demigods and demons. The Lord is Yogeśvara, the master of all mystic power, and can make anything lighter than cotton or heavier than the universe.
- These events reveal the wonderful arrangements of the Supreme Personality of Godhead. Nothing is accidental; all actions and reactions in the cosmic manifestation take place under His superintendence.
Try this today
Before one small act of devotional service today, pause and remember that service depends on the Lord's grace.
Ask yourself
What can Garuḍa's willingness to leave when asked teach you about serving 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.