Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.8.16
Poṣaṇa· The Lord's protectionKṛṣṇa’s Grace Carries Gokula Through Difficulties
“To increase the transcendental bliss of the cowherd men of Gokula, this child will always act auspiciously for you. And by His grace only, you will surpass all difficulties.”
What the purport teaches
- Kṛṣṇa is the supreme friend of the cowherd men and the cows. His activities increase the transcendental bliss of Gokula.
- His pastimes in Gokula are always favorable to the brāhmaṇas and the cows. Giving comfort to the cows is His first concern.
- Garga Muni assured the people of Gokula that they would overcome all difficulties by Kṛṣṇa’s grace. His presence would keep them in transcendental bliss.
Try this today
Recite the prayer given in the purport, “namo brahmaṇya-devāya go-brāhmaṇa-hitāya ca,” remembering Kṛṣṇa’s care for cows and brāhmaṇas.
Ask yourself
What does Kṛṣṇa’s concern for the cows teach me about His care?
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.