Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.36.6
Poṣaṇa· The Lord's protectionThe Supreme Lord Reassures His Community
“When the Supreme Lord saw the cowherd community distraught and fleeing in fear, He calmed them, saying, “Don’t be afraid.” Then He called out to the bull demon as follows.”
What the purport teaches
- Kṛṣṇa, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, saw the cowherd community distraught and fleeing in fear.
- He calmed them with the words, “Don’t be afraid.” He responded to their distress with reassurance.
- After reassuring the community, the Lord called out to the bull demon.
Try this today
Read the Lord’s words, “Don’t be afraid,” slowly and reflect on His care for the frightened community.
Ask yourself
What stands out to you about the Lord reassuring the community before addressing the demon?
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.