Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.38.19
Poṣaṇa· The Lord's protectionThe Lord’s Affection Purifies the Heart
“Thus He will cast His smiling, affectionate glance upon me as I remain fixed with joined palms, fallen in obeisances at His feet. Then all my contamination will at once be dispelled, and I will give up all doubts and feel the most intense bliss.”
What the purport teaches
- The devotee pictures himself remaining fixed at the Lord’s feet, fallen in obeisances with joined palms.
- He anticipates the Lord’s smiling, affectionate glance upon him.
- Through that glance, he expects all contamination to be dispelled at once. Freed from doubts, he will experience intense bliss.
Try this today
Join your palms and offer a brief prayer for the Lord’s affectionate mercy to purify your heart.
Ask yourself
How can I approach the Lord with greater humility and trust in His affection?
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.