Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.17.25
Poṣaṇa· The Lord's protectionKṛṣṇa Protects His Distressed Devotees
“Seeing His devotees so disturbed, Śrī Kṛṣṇa, the infinite Lord of the universe and possessor of infinite power, then swallowed the terrible forest fire.”
What the purport teaches
- Śrī Kṛṣṇa sees how disturbed His devotees are. Their distress draws His protective response.
- He is the infinite Lord of the universe and possesses infinite power. His protection reveals His supreme position.
- Kṛṣṇa swallows the terrible forest fire, saving His devotees from the danger that frightened them.
Try this today
Pause today to remember Kṛṣṇa swallowing the forest fire, and offer Him a brief prayer of gratitude for His care.
Ask yourself
What does Kṛṣṇa’s response to His distressed devotees teach me about taking shelter of Him?
Carry the question through the day, then answer it in your own words before sleep.
From Canto 10, chapter 14 onward, the translation and purports were completed by Śrīla Prabhupāda's disciples after his departure, and published by the Bhaktivedanta Book Trust.