When a person is undisturbed even in the presence of various causes of disturbance, he is called reserved and perseverant. An example of this perseverance and reservation is found in the behavior of King Pariksit, as described in the First Canto, 19th Chapter, 13th verse, of the Srimad-Bhagavatam. The King says there to all the sages present before him at the time of his death, "My dear brahmanas, you should always accept me as your surrendered servant. I have come to the bank of the Ganges just to devote my heart and soul unto the lotus feet of Lord Krsna. So please bless me, that Mother Ganges may also be pleased with me. Let the curse of the brahmana's son fall upon me-I do not mind. I only request that at the last moment of my life all of you will kindly chant the holy name of Visnu, so that I may realize His transcendental qualities."

This example of Maharaj Pariksit's behavior, his remaining patient even at the last point of his life, his undisturbed condition of mind, is an example of reservation. This is one of the characteristics of a devotee who has developed ecstatic love for Krsna.