Reflections for the Soul: Pearls of Vedic Wisdom Reflections for the Soul: Pearls of Vedic Wisdom | Page 92

Mercy
To show them special mercy, I, dwelling in their hearts, destroy
with the shining lamp of knowledge the darkness born of igno-
rance. - BG 10:11 -
A child is completely cared for by his parents, and thus his posi-
tion is secure. Similarly, a devotee does not need to endeavor to
transfer himself by yoga practice to other planets. Rather, the
Supreme Lord, by His great mercy, comes at once, riding on His
bird carrier Garuòa, and at once delivers the devotee from mate-
rial existence. Although a man who has fallen in the ocean may
struggle very hard and may be very expert in swimming, he cannot
save himself. But if someone comes and picks him up from the
water, then he is easily rescued. Similarly, the Lord picks up the
devotee from this material existence. - BG 12:6-7. purport -
Without His mercy there cannot be sun, without His mercy there
cannot be moon, and without His mercy there cannot be fire, and
without the help of sun, moon and fire, no one can live.
- BG 15:12, purport -
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