Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 12.9.26
Poṣaṇa· The Lord's protectionSeeing the Child Brings Joy
“As Mārkaṇḍeya beheld the child, all his weariness vanished. Indeed, so great was his pleasure that the lotus of his heart, along with his lotus eyes, fully blossomed and the hairs on his body stood on end. Confused as to the identity of the wonderful infant, the sage approached Him.”
What the purport teaches
- As Mārkaṇḍeya beheld the child, all his weariness vanished.
- His heart and eyes blossomed with pleasure, and the hairs on his body stood on end.
- Mārkaṇḍeya was unsure of the wonderful infant’s identity. He approached Him because he wanted to ask who He was.
Try this today
Reread the description of Mārkaṇḍeya’s joy, then write one sincere question you have about the Lord.
Ask yourself
How can Mārkaṇḍeya’s willingness to inquire guide you when you do not understand?
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.