Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.3.27
Poṣaṇa· The Lord's protectionShelter at Kṛṣṇa’s Feet Brings Peace
“No one in this material world has become free from the four principles birth, death, old age and disease, even by fleeing to various planets. But now that You have appeared, My Lord, death is fleeing in fear of You, and the living entities, having obtained shelter at Your lotus feet by Your mercy, are sleeping in full mental peace.”
What the purport teaches
- Going to higher planets and gaining a longer life cannot free anyone from death. Everyone in the material world, from Brahmā to the insignificant ant, must die.
- Every living entity is eternal but wanders through material bodies. By the mercy of the spiritual master and Kṛṣṇa, a fortunate person takes to devotional service.
- A devotee who understands Kṛṣṇa as He is need not return to this material world after leaving the body. Taking shelter of the Supreme Lord’s lotus feet brings the assurance that allows devotees to rest peacefully.
Try this today
Before sleeping, offer a short prayer asking for shelter at Kṛṣṇa’s lotus feet and help in devotional service.
Ask yourself
Where am I seeking lasting safety, and how can I turn toward Kṛṣṇa’s shelter?
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.