Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 1.12.11
Poṣaṇa· The Lord's protectionThe Lord Is Present Everywhere
“While thus being observed by the child, the Supreme Lord Personality of Godhead, the Supersoul of everyone and the protector of the righteous, who stretches in all directions and who is unlimited by time and space, disappeared at once.”
What the purport teaches
- The individual soul is limited by time and space, but the Supreme Personality of Godhead is unlimited. Though qualitatively one with Him, the individual soul is quantitatively very different.
- The Lord is the Supersoul of everyone and can exert His influence over all places, times and living beings. A soul surrendered unto Him is righteous and specifically protected in all circumstances.
- The Lord can appear and disappear at His will. His disappearance from Parīkṣit’s sight did not mean He was no longer present.
Try this today
Take one quiet minute today to remember the Lord’s presence and offer Him a simple prayer of surrender.
Ask yourself
How might remembering the Lord’s presence help me turn toward Him even when I cannot see Him?
Carry the question through the day, then answer it in your own words before sleep.
The study points, practice and question are short summaries drawn from Śrīla Prabhupāda's translation and purport. Read the full purport to go deeper.