Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.68.49
Poṣaṇa· The Lord's protectionThe Lord Kindly Removes Their Fear
“Śukadeva Gosvāmī said: Thus propitiated by the Kurus, whose city was trembling and who were surrendering to Him in great distress, Lord Balarāma became very calm and kindly disposed toward them. “Do not be afraid,” He said, and took away their fear.”
What the purport teaches
- The Kurus were in great distress as their city trembled, and they surrendered to Lord Balarāma.
- Thus propitiated, Lord Balarāma became very calm and kindly disposed toward them.
- He told them, “Do not be afraid,” and took away their fear.
Try this today
Bring one fear to the Lord in a short prayer, remembering His kindness toward the surrendering Kurus.
Ask yourself
What does Lord Balarāma’s response to the surrendering Kurus show you about His kindness?
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.