Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.63.24
Poṣaṇa· The Lord's protectionTake Shelter Directly in Kṛṣṇa
“The Śiva-jvara, overwhelmed by the strength of the Viṣṇu-jvara, cried out in pain. But finding no refuge, the frightened Śiva-jvara approached Lord Kṛṣṇa, the master of the senses, hoping to attain His shelter. Thus with joined palms he began to praise the Lord.”
What the purport teaches
- Overwhelmed by the strength of the Viṣṇu-jvara, the Śiva-jvara cried out in pain and found no refuge.
- He had to leave the side of his master, Lord Śiva, and directly take shelter of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Lord Kṛṣṇa.
- Approaching Kṛṣṇa, the master of the senses, he joined his palms and began to praise Him.
Try this today
Join your palms and offer Kṛṣṇa a brief prayer for shelter.
Ask yourself
When I feel frightened, do I turn toward Kṛṣṇa for shelter?
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.