Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.66.37
Poṣaṇa· The Lord's protectionKṛṣṇa Reassures Those Who Seek Shelter
“When Lord Kṛṣṇa heard the people’s agitation and saw that even His own men were disturbed, that most worthy giver of shelter simply laughed and told them, “Do not fear; I shall protect you.””
What the purport teaches
- Lord Kṛṣṇa heard the people’s agitation and saw that even His own men were disturbed.
- The most worthy giver of shelter simply laughed. Their danger did not disturb Him.
- He reassured them directly: “Do not fear; I shall protect you.” His words invited them to trust His shelter.
Try this today
Pause today and thoughtfully read Kṛṣṇa’s words, “Do not fear; I shall protect you.”
Ask yourself
What does Kṛṣṇa’s calm reassurance teach me about seeking His 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.