Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 3.18.27
Poṣaṇa· The Lord's protectionBrahmā Prays for the Lord’s Friends
“The auspicious period known as abhijit, which is most opportune for victory, commenced at midday and has all but passed; therefore, in the interest of Your friends, please dispose of this formidable foe quickly.”
What the purport teaches
- The auspicious period called abhijit had begun at midday and had almost passed.
- Brahmā described this period as especially favorable for victory.
- For the welfare of the Lord’s friends, Brahmā asked Him to dispose of the formidable foe quickly.
Try this today
Offer a short prayer today for the welfare of the Lord’s friends.
Ask yourself
How does Brahmā’s concern for the Lord’s friends shape his prayer?
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.