Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 9.5.6
Sthāna· The universe in orderReal Religion Is Devotional Service
“O Sudarśana, you have a very auspicious hub, and therefore you are the upholder of all religion. You are just like an inauspicious comet for the irreligious demons. Indeed, you are the maintainer of the three worlds, you are full of transcendental effulgence, you are as quick as the mind, and you are able to work wonders. I can simply utter the word “namaḥ,” offering all obeisances unto you.”
What the purport teaches
- Dharma refers to the orders or laws given by the Supreme Personality of Godhead. Real dharma is surrender to Him through bhakti, or devotional service.
- The Sudarśana cakra protects dharma and was ready to protect Mahārāja Ambarīṣa even against a powerful brāhmaṇa.
- A person must be understood by their symptoms and conduct, not merely their birth. Durvāsā Muni’s actions against a pure devotee were like those of the asuras.
Try this today
Offer one brief prayer of surrender to the Lord, asking to serve Him and respect His devotees.
Ask yourself
Does my conduct show devotion and respect for the Lord’s devotees?
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.