Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 3.16.29
Poṣaṇa· The Lord's protectionThe Lord Never Abandons His Devotee
“The Lord then said to His attendants, Jaya and Vijaya: Depart this place, but fear not. All glories unto you. Though I am capable of nullifying the brāhmaṇas’ curse, I would not do so. On the contrary, it has My approval.”
What the purport teaches
- The Lord could cancel the brāhmaṇas’ curse, but He chose not to because it had His approval.
- These unusual events were arranged by the Lord for His pastimes in the material world. A curse alone could not make inhabitants of Vaikuṇṭha return here.
- The Lord reassured and blessed His attendants. The purport concludes that a devotee once accepted by the Lord can never fall down.
Try this today
Read the Lord’s words “Depart this place, but fear not” slowly, and spend a moment reflecting on His care for His devotees.
Ask yourself
How does the Lord’s reassurance to His attendants strengthen my trust in His care?
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.