Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 25.101
Everything belongs to the Supreme Lord
“ ‘Everything animate or inanimate that is within the universe is controlled and owned by the Lord. One should therefore accept only those things for himself that are set aside as his quota, and one should not accept other things, knowing well to whom they belong.’
What the purport teaches
- Everything animate or inanimate within the universe is controlled and owned by the Lord. Ownership does not ultimately rest with the people or the state.
- We should be satisfied with what the Supreme Personality of Godhead has allotted us. We should not encroach upon the possessions of others.
- Even manufactured goods belong to the Supreme Lord because their ingredients belong to Him. Spiritual communism recognizes His supreme proprietorship.
Try this today
Before using one possession today, pause to acknowledge that it ultimately belongs to the Supreme Lord.
Ask yourself
Where can I practice contentment with my allotted share rather than desire what belongs to another?
Carry the question through the day, then answer it in your own words before sleep.
The study points are short summaries drawn from Śrīla Prabhupāda's translation and purport; the practice and question are plain words for trying the verse today.