Srimad Bhagavatam — Ekadasha Skandha, Shloka 17
Bhakti as the Easy and Supreme Yoga: Seeing Kṛṣṇa in All and Uddhava’s Departure to Badarikāśrama
यावत् सर्वेषु भूतेषु मद्भावो नोपजायते । तावदेवमुपासीत वाङ्मन:कायवृत्तिभि: ॥ १७ ॥
yāvat sarveṣu bhūteṣu mad-bhāvo nopajāyate tāvad evam upāsīta vāṅ-manaḥ-kāya-vṛttibhiḥ
あらゆる生きものの内に我を見る力が十分に育つまでは、言葉・心・身体のはたらきをもって、この道により我を礼拝し続けよ。
Until one fully realizes the Supreme Lord within all beings, he should continue the process of offering obeisances to all creatures. Although one may not be able to actually fall on the ground before all creatures, at least within his mind or by his words one should offer respect to all living beings. This will accelerate the devotee’s self-realization.
FAQs
In 11.29.17, Krishna teaches that one should continue devotional worship until devotion and the sense of His presence naturally awakens toward all beings—seeing them in relation to Him.
Krishna is instructing Uddhava in mature bhakti: spiritual practice should continue steadily until the heart becomes so purified that devotion expands universally, not limited by likes, dislikes, or bodily distinctions.
Use speech for kirtan and truthful, compassionate words; use the mind for remembrance and prayer; use the body for service, worship, and ethical living—consistent practice ripens into seeing Krishna’s presence everywhere.