Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.19.11
Poṣaṇa· The Lord's protectionKṛṣṇa Reassures His Beloved Friends
“Śukadeva Gosvāmī said: Hearing these pitiful words from His friends, the Supreme Lord Kṛṣṇa told them, “Just close your eyes and do not be afraid.””
What the purport teaches
- This verse reveals the simple, sublime relationship between Kṛṣṇa and His pure devotees.
- Kṛṣṇa, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, is a young, blissful cowherd boy. The supreme almighty Lord is youthful and playful.
- Seeing His beloved friends terrified of the forest fire, Kṛṣṇa simply told them to close their eyes and not be afraid.
Try this today
Read Kṛṣṇa’s words, “Just close your eyes and do not be afraid,” slowly, and spend a moment remembering His care for His friends.
Ask yourself
What touches you about the almighty Lord speaking so gently to His frightened friends?
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.