Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.7.31
Poṣaṇa· The Lord's protectionDepend Fully on Kṛṣṇa’s Protection
“It is most astonishing that although this innocent child was taken away by the Rākṣasa to be eaten, He has returned without having been killed or even injured. Because this demon was envious, cruel and sinful, he has been killed for his own sinful activities. This is the law of nature. An innocent devotee is always protected by the Supreme Personality of Godhead, and a sinful person is always vanquished for his sinful life.”
What the purport teaches
- Kṛṣṇa conscious life means innocent devotional life. A sādhu is one who is fully devoted to Kṛṣṇa.
- Because of intense parental love, the inhabitants thought Kṛṣṇa was an innocent child saved by the Supreme Lord. They did not understand that He Himself was the Supreme Personality of Godhead and was never in danger.
- Hearing and chanting in devotional service purify one’s life. Faith that Kṛṣṇa will protect His devotee is part of surrender, and our business is to become Kṛṣṇa conscious and depend fully on Him.
Try this today
Set aside five minutes today to hear about Kṛṣṇa or chant His name, remembering His protection.
Ask yourself
How can I strengthen my dependence on Kṛṣṇa through hearing and chanting?
Carry the question through the day, then answer it in your own words before sleep.
The study points, practice and question are short summaries drawn from Śrīla Prabhupāda's translation and purport. Read the full purport to go deeper.