Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.64.6
Poṣaṇa· The Lord's protectionThe Supreme Lord’s Transforming Touch
“Touched by the hand of the glorious Supreme Lord, the being at once gave up its lizard form and assumed that of a resident of heaven. His complexion was beautifully colored like molten gold, and he was adorned with wonderful ornaments, clothes and garlands.”
What the purport teaches
- The glorious Supreme Lord touched the being with His hand.
- At once, the being gave up its lizard form and assumed the form of a resident of heaven.
- His complexion resembled molten gold, and he wore wonderful ornaments, clothes and garlands.
Try this today
Read this verse slowly once, giving particular attention to the words “at once.”
Ask yourself
What stands out to me about the immediate effect of the Supreme Lord’s touch?
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.