Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.88.9
Poṣaṇa· The Lord's protectionFriendship with Devotees Invites Special Mercy
“When he becomes frustrated in his attempts to make money and instead befriends My devotees, I bestow My special mercy upon him.”
What the purport teaches
- The Lord describes someone whose attempts to make money have become unsuccessful.
- Frustrated with those efforts, the person instead makes friends with the Lord’s devotees.
- The Lord promises to bestow His special mercy upon that person.
Try this today
Reach out to one devotee today with a sincere, friendly message.
Ask yourself
Am I making room for friendship with devotees amid my efforts to earn money?
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.