Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.34.29
Poṣaṇa· The Lord's protectionThe Attacker Flees Before the Lords
“When Śaṅkhacūḍa saw the two of Them coming toward him like the personified forces of Time and Death, he was filled with anxiety. Confused, he abandoned the women and fled for his life.”
What the purport teaches
- Śaṅkhacūḍa saw the two Lords approaching like the personified forces of Time and Death.
- He became filled with anxiety and confusion.
- He abandoned the women and fled to save his own life.
Try this today
Spend one minute reflecting on the contrast between the approaching Lords and the fleeing attacker.
Ask yourself
What does Śaṅkhacūḍa’s fearful retreat show about his position before the two Lords?
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.