Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 8.9.12
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesThe Supreme Lord Acts Independently
“Thereafter, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, having taken possession of the container of nectar, smiled slightly and spoke in attractive words. She said: My dear demons, if you accept whatever I may do, whether honest or dishonest, then I can take responsibility for dividing the nectar among you.”
What the purport teaches
- Holding the nectar, Mohinī-mūrti asked the demons to accept whatever She might do, whether honest or dishonest.
- The Supreme Personality of Godhead cannot abide by anyone’s dictation. Whatever He does is absolute.
- Deluded by the Lord’s illusory potency, the demons were led to promise that they would accept Her actions.
Try this today
Notice one expectation you place upon the Lord, and pause to acknowledge His independence.
Ask yourself
Do I expect the Supreme Personality of Godhead to act according to my demands?
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.