Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.59.32
Poṣaṇa· The Lord's protectionHumble Devotion Meets the Lord’s Protection
“Śukadeva Gosvāmī said: Thus entreated by Goddess Bhūmi in words of humble devotion, the Supreme Lord bestowed fearlessness upon her grandson and then entered Bhaumāsura’s palace, which was filled with all manner of riches.”
What the purport teaches
- Goddess Bhūmi entreated the Supreme Lord with words of humble devotion. Her appeal combined reverence and care for her grandson.
- The Supreme Lord bestowed fearlessness upon her grandson. He responded to her devotional request with protection.
- After granting fearlessness, the Lord entered Bhaumāsura’s palace. It was filled with all manner of riches.
Try this today
Offer one humble prayer for protection, taking time to speak it with devotion.
Ask yourself
How can I make my requests to the Lord more humble and devoted?
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.