Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 1.13.34
Poṣaṇa· The Lord's protectionRemember Those Who Protected You
“When my father, Pāṇḍu, fell down and we were all small children, these two uncles gave us protection from all kinds of calamities. They were always our good well-wishers. Alas, where have they gone from here?”
What the purport teaches
- Yudhiṣṭhira recalled that he and his brothers were small children when their father, Pāṇḍu, died.
- He remembered that his two uncles had protected them from many dangers and had been their well-wishers.
- Remembering their care, he lamented their absence and asked where they had gone.
Try this today
Thank one person who has protected or supported you, mentioning a specific kindness.
Ask yourself
Whose care and protection have helped me through a vulnerable time?
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.