Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 3.16.6
Poṣaṇa· The Lord's protectionSincere Kṛṣṇa Consciousness Purifies Everyone
“Anyone in the entire world, even down to the caṇḍāla, who lives by cooking and eating the flesh of the dog, is immediately purified if he takes bath in hearing through the ear the glorification of My name, fame, etc. Now you have realized Me without doubt; therefore I will not hesitate to lop off My own arm if its conduct is found hostile to you.”
What the purport teaches
- Hearing the glorification of the Lord’s name and fame purifies anyone, whatever their birth. Devotees can come from every section of human society.
- A Vaiṣṇava should not be judged by the body or caste of birth. One who sincerely continues in Kṛṣṇa consciousness will very soon be fully purified.
- Kṛṣṇa is ready to protect His sincere devotee by all means. Here He declares that He would even cut off His own arm if it acted against His devotees.
Try this today
Spend a few minutes attentively hearing the glorification of Kṛṣṇa’s name or fame.
Ask yourself
Do I recognize sincere devotion without judging someone by their birth or background?
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.