Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.3.12
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesRecognizing the Lord, Vasudeva Becomes Fearless
“O Mahārāja Parīkṣit, descendant of King Bharata, Vasudeva could understand that this child was the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Nārāyaṇa. Having concluded this without a doubt, he became fearless. Bowing down with folded hands and concentrating his attention, he began to offer prayers to the child, who illuminated His birthplace by His natural influence.”
What the purport teaches
- Vasudeva understood without doubt that the child was the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Nārāyaṇa.
- Understanding the Supreme Lord’s influence, Vasudeva became fearless. He knew that the Lord had appeared to give him protection.
- Vasudeva concentrated his attention on the Lord, bowed down and folded his hands. Recognizing the Lord’s presence, he appropriately began offering prayers.
Try this today
Fold your hands and offer a short prayer to the Supreme Lord with undivided attention.
Ask yourself
How can Vasudeva’s focused prayer guide my response when I feel afraid?
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.