Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 1.19.34
Poṣaṇa· The Lord's protectionSaintly Association Removes Sinful Influence
“Just as the atheist cannot remain in the presence of the Personality of Godhead, so also the invulnerable sins of a man are immediately vanquished in your presence, O saint! O great mystic!”
What the purport teaches
- The Lord’s devotees manifest godly qualities. The purport contrasts them with those who oppose Viṣṇu, the Personality of Godhead.
- The Lord appears through His transcendental name, form, attributes and pastimes. Opposing influences cannot stand His presence.
- Great saints and devotees belong to the Lord’s paraphernalia, and their presence vanquishes sins. The purport therefore recommends association with saintly devotees.
Try this today
Set aside a few minutes today to chant the holy name of the Lord.
Ask yourself
Does the company I seek help me develop godly qualities?
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.