Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 11.6.26-27
Nirodha· Winding upThe Lord’s Servants Need His Protection
“My dear Lord, there is nothing remaining at this time for Your Lordship to do on behalf of the demigods. You have already withdrawn Your dynasty by the curse of the brāhmaṇas. O Lord, You are the basis of everything, and if You so desire, kindly return now to Your own abode in the spiritual world. At the same time, we humbly beg that You always protect us. We are Your humble servants, and on Your behalf we are managing the universal situation. We, along with our planets and followers, require Your constant protection.”
What the purport teaches
- The Lord had completed His work on behalf of the demigods and had already withdrawn His dynasty by the curse of the brāhmaṇas.
- The demigods address Him as the basis of everything. They ask Him to return to His spiritual abode only if He so desires.
- Although managing the universe on His behalf, the demigods call themselves His humble servants. They ask for His constant protection for themselves, their planets and their followers.
Try this today
Before beginning one responsibility today, offer a short prayer for the Lord’s protection and remember yourself as His servant.
Ask yourself
How can I carry out my responsibilities with the humility of someone who needs the Lord’s protection?
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.