Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 2.7.29
Poṣaṇa· The Lord's protectionKnowing the Lord’s Transcendental Activities
“On the very night of the day of the chastisement of the Kāliya snake, when the inhabitants of Vrajabhūmi were sleeping carefreely, there was a forest fire ablaze due to dry leaves, and it appeared that all the inhabitants were sure to meet their death. But the Lord, along with Balarāma, saved them simply by closing His eyes. Such are the superhuman activities of the Lord.”
What the purport teaches
- A blazing forest fire threatened the sleeping inhabitants of Vrajabhūmi. The Lord, along with Balarāma, saved them simply by closing His eyes.
- All the Lord’s activities are superhuman, not only those that appear especially amazing. This distinguishes Him from ordinary living beings.
- One who knows the transcendental nature of the Lord’s activities becomes eligible to enter Kṛṣṇa’s kingdom. After leaving the present material body, such a person goes back home, back to Godhead.
Try this today
Reread this verse slowly, reflecting on the transcendental nature of the Lord’s rescue.
Ask yourself
How can I study the Lord’s activities as transcendental deeds rather than merely amazing events?
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.