52 Srimad-Bhagavatam [Canto 5, Ch. 1
these sons of Priyavrata, namely Kavi, Mahavira and Savana, were situ-
ated in the paramaharsa stage from the very beginning. Their senses
could not disturb them, for their senses were completely engaged in
serving the Lord. Therefore the three brothers are described in this
verse as upasama-silah. Upasama means “completely subdued.”
Because they completely subdued their senses, they are understood to
have been great sages and saints.

After subduing their senses, the three brothers concentrated their
minds upon the lotus feet of Vasudeva, Lord Krsna. As stated in
Bhagavad-gita (7.19), vésudevah sarvam iti. The lotus feet of Vasudeva
are everything. Lord Vasudeva is the reservoir of all living entities.
When this cosmic manifestation is dissolved, all living entities enter the
supreme body of the Lord, Garbhodakasayi Visnu, who merges within
the body of Maha-Visnu. Both of these visnu-tattvas are vasudeva-tat-
tvas, and therefore the great sages Kavi, Mahavira and Savana concen-
trated always upon the lotus feet of Lord Vasudeva, Krsna. In this way
they could understand that the Supersoul within the heart is the
Supreme Personality of Godhead, and they could recognize their identity
with Him. The complete description of this realization is that simply by
discharging the unalloyed form of devotional service, one can realize his
self completely. The parama-bhakti-yoga mentioned in this verse means
that a living entity, by dint of unalloyed devotional service, has no other
interest than the service of the Lord, as described in Bhagavad-gita
(vdsudevah sarvam iti). By parama-bhakti-yoga, by elevating oneself to
the highest platform of loving service, one can automatically be relieved
from the bodily concept of life and see the Supreme Personality of
Godhead face to face. As confirmed in Brahma-samhita:

premanjana-cchurita-bhakti-vilocanena
santah sadaiva hrdayesu vilokayanti
yam Sydmasundaram acintya-guna-svaripam
govindam ddi-purusam tam aham bhajami
An advanced devotee, who is known as a sat, or saint, can always see
within his heart the Supreme Personality of Godhead, face to face.
Krsna, Syamasundara, expands Himself by His plenary portion, and thus
a devotee can always see Him within his heart.
