Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 9.6.29
Āśraya· The supreme shelterNo One Can Counteract the Supreme
“When the brāhmaṇas came to understand that the King, inspired by the supreme controller, had drunk the water, they all exclaimed “Alas! The power of providence is real power. No one can counteract the power of the Supreme.” In this way they offered their respectful obeisances unto the Lord.”
What the purport teaches
- The brāhmaṇas understood that the King had drunk the water while inspired by the supreme controller.
- They declared that providence is real power. No one can counteract the power of the Supreme.
- Recognizing the Lord’s power, they offered Him respectful obeisances.
Try this today
Offer a respectful bow to the Lord today, remembering that His power cannot be counteracted.
Ask yourself
How might recognizing the Supreme’s power help you respond with humility when plans change?
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.