Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 1.7.29
Poṣaṇa· The Lord's protectionHear and Act With Reverence
“Śrī Sūta Gosvāmī said: Hearing this from the Personality of Godhead, Arjuna touched water for purification, and after circumambulating Lord Śrī Kṛṣṇa, he cast his brahmāstra weapon to counteract the other one.”
What the purport teaches
- Arjuna first heard the instruction of the Personality of Godhead. His action followed that instruction.
- Before releasing his weapon, Arjuna touched water for purification and circumambulated Lord Śrī Kṛṣṇa.
- Arjuna then cast his brahmāstra to counteract the other weapon. He joined decisive action with reverence for the Lord.
Try this today
Before one act of devotional service today, pause to remember Lord Śrī Kṛṣṇa respectfully.
Ask yourself
How can I give attentive hearing and reverence a place in my service to Kṛṣṇa?
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.