Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.66.36
Poṣaṇa· The Lord's protectionTurn to the Lord for Shelter
“Distraught with fear, the people cried out to the Supreme Personality of Godhead, who was then playing at dice in the royal court: “Save us! Save us, O Lord of the three worlds, from this fire burning up the city!””
What the purport teaches
- Distraught with fear, the people cried out to the Supreme Personality of Godhead as fire burned their city.
- The Lord was playing at dice in the royal court when they approached Him.
- They addressed Him as the Lord of the three worlds and pleaded, “Save us! Save us!” Their appeal shows their dependence on His protection.
Try this today
Offer a brief, sincere prayer asking the Lord for shelter in one fear you face today.
Ask yourself
When I feel afraid, do I remember to turn to the Lord 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.