Text 49] What Prahlada Learned in the Womb 107

Supreme Personality of Godhead. Therefore, my dear friends,
follow in the footsteps of devotees. Without desire, fully depend
upon the disposition of the Supreme Lord, worship Him, the

Supersoul, in devotional service.

PURPORT

These are words of intelligence. Everyone should know that in every
stage of life we are dependent upon the Supreme Personality of Godhead.
Therefore the dharma, religion, which we accept should be that which is
recommended by Prahlada Maharaja—bhagavata-dharma. This is the
instruction of Krsna: sarva-dharman parityajya mam ekam saranam
vraja. To take shelter of the lotus feet of Krsna means to act according to
the rules and regulations of bhdgavata-dharma, devotional service. As
far as economic development is concerned, we should discharge our oc-
cupational duties but fully depend on the lotus feet of the Lord for the
results. Karmany evadhikdras te ma phalesu kaddcana: “You have a
right to perform your prescribed duty, but you are not entitled to the
fruits of action.”” According to one’s position, one should perform his
duties, but for the results one should fully depend upon Krsna.
Narottama dasa Thakura sings that our only desire should be to perform
the duties of Krsna consciousness. We should not be misled by the
karma-mimamsa philosophy, which concludes that if we work seriously
the results will come automatically. This is not a fact. The ultimate result
depends upon the will of the Supreme Personality of Godhead. In devo-
tional service, therefore, the devotee completely depends upon the Lord
and honestly performs his occupational duties. Therefore Prahlada
Maharaja advised his friends to depend completely on Krsna and worship
Him in devotional service.

TEXT 49

warmly qart afta: fra: |
qiefe: aga: Fart stadfya: vel

sarvesam api bhiitanadm
harir atmesvarah priyah
bhitair mahadbhih sva-krtaih

krtanam jiva-samjnitah
