Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.2.38
Poṣaṇa· The Lord's protectionRemember the Lord’s Lotus Feet
“O Lord, we are fortunate because the heavy burden of the demons upon this earth is immediately removed by Your appearance. Indeed, we are certainly fortunate, for we shall be able to see upon this earth and in the heavenly planets the marks of lotus, conchshell, club and disc that adorn Your lotus feet.”
What the purport teaches
- The demigods rejoiced because the Lord’s appearance would remove the burden of demons. They also felt fortunate to see the transcendental marks of His lotus feet.
- Kṛṣṇa’s lotus feet bear marks including conchshell, disc, club and lotus. These marks are visible to devotees who receive the causeless mercy of the Supreme Personality of Godhead.
- The gopīs were fully absorbed in transcendence by thinking of the Lord’s lotus feet. Our duty is likewise to hear, chant and think about His lotus feet.
Try this today
Spend one minute remembering the conchshell, disc, club and lotus marks on Kṛṣṇa’s lotus feet.
Ask yourself
What draws your attention to the Lord’s lotus feet when you hear about them?
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.