Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 1.3.7
Poṣaṇa· The Lord's protectionThe Lord’s Extraordinary Acts Bring Welfare
“The supreme enjoyer of all sacrifices accepted the incarnation of a boar [the second incarnation], and for the welfare of the earth He lifted the earth from the nether regions of the universe.”
What the purport teaches
- The supreme enjoyer of all sacrifices accepted the form of a boar for the earth’s welfare. He lifted the earth from the nether regions of the universe.
- Each incarnation has a particular function, and these functions are extraordinary. The Lord performs deeds impossible for any ordinary living being.
- Nothing is impossible for the Personality of Godhead. Although He played the part of a boar, He remained transcendental and is worshiped by devotees.
Try this today
Offer a brief prayer of appreciation to the Lord for acting for the earth’s welfare.
Ask yourself
How does the Lord’s extraordinary rescue of the earth deepen my appreciation of His transcendental nature?
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.