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Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.71.4

Poṣaṇa· The Lord's protection

The Kings’ Rescue Glorifies Govinda

“By this decision there will be great gain for us, and You will save the kings. Thus, Govinda, You will be glorified.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam 10.71.4, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Uddhava said that this decision would bring great gain to them.
  • Govinda would save the imprisoned kings.
  • By releasing the kings, Govinda would be glorified.

Try this today

Offer one sentence of praise to Govinda for His protection of the imprisoned kings.

Ask yourself

When I think of the Lord’s help, do I also remember to glorify Him?

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.

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