Text 27] Prahlada Pacifies the Lord with Prayers 225
Srila Madhvacarya remarks that the goddess of fortune, the mother of
the universe, could not get mercy similar to that which was offered to
Prahlada Maharaja, for although the goddess of fortune is always a con-
stant companion of the Supreme Lord, the Lord is more inclined to His
devotees. In other words, devotional service is so great that when it is
offered even by those born in low families, the Lord accepts it as being
more valuable than the service offered by the goddess of fortune. Lord
Brahma, King Indra and the other demigods living in the upper plan-
etary systems are situated in a different spirit of consciousness, and
therefore they are sometimes troubled by demons, but a devotee, even if
situated in the lower planets, enjoys life in Krsna consciousness under
any circumstances. Paratah svatah karmatah: as he acts himself, as he is
instructed by others or as he performs his material activities, he enjoys
life in every respect. In this regard, Madhvacarya quotes the following
verses, which are mentioned in the Brahma-tarka:
$ri-brahma-brahmivindradi-
tri-katat stri-puru-stutah
tad anye ca kramadeva
sada muktau smrtav api
hari-bhaktau ca taj-jndne
sukhe ca niyamena tu
paratah svatah karmato va
na kathaficit tad anyatha
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AAAMAGE saree |
aan arnaita J wae:
VITA A RAAT 12
naisa pardvara-matir bhavato nanu sydj
jJantor yathatma-suhrdo jagatas tathapi
