Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 1.14.38
Poṣaṇa· The Lord's protectionRemembering the Lord Brings Fearlessness
“The great heroes of the Yadu dynasty, being protected by the arms of Lord Śrī Kṛṣṇa, always remain fearless in every respect. And therefore their feet trample over the Sudharmā assembly house, which the best demigods deserved but which was taken away from them.”
What the purport teaches
- The Lord is equal toward all living beings, yet He is especially affectionate toward His pure devotees. His direct servants are protected by Him from fearfulness.
- The Yadu dynasty provided Lord Kṛṣṇa with the best comforts and facilities, including the Sudharmā assembly house. In return, these servants of the Lord were protected and fearless.
- Fearfulness arises when a living being forgets the eternal relationship with the Lord. A liberated soul depends on Him like a small child depending on a father’s mercy.
Try this today
When a worry arises today, pause for a moment to remember the Lord’s protection and your relationship of service to Him.
Ask yourself
How might remembering my relationship with the Lord change the way I face fear?
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.