Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 11.26.33
Poṣaṇa· The Lord's protectionFind Safety in Devotees’ Loving Guidance
“Just as food is the life of all creatures, just as I am the ultimate shelter for the distressed, and just as religion is the wealth of those who are passing away from this world, so My devotees are the only refuge of persons fearful of falling into a miserable condition of life.”
What the purport teaches
- Food sustains living creatures, the Lord is the ultimate shelter for the distressed, and religion is wealth for those leaving this world.
- The Lord’s devotees are the only refuge for those afraid of falling into a miserable condition of life.
- Those afraid of being dragged down by material lust and anger should take shelter of the Lord’s devotees. These devotees can engage them safely in the Lord’s loving service.
Try this today
Ask a devotee for one small way you can serve the Lord today, and carry it out.
Ask yourself
How could guidance from a devotee help me turn from anger toward loving service?
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.