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Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 4.7.3

Poṣaṇa· The Lord's protection

Provision After Injury

“Lord Śiva continued: Since the head of Dakṣa has already been burned to ashes, he will have the head of a goat. The demigod known as Bhaga will be able to see his share of sacrifice through the eyes of Mitra.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam 4.7.3, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Dakṣa’s head had already been burned to ashes.
  • Lord Śiva declared that Dakṣa would receive the head of a goat.
  • Bhaga would be able to see his share of the sacrifice through Mitra’s eyes.

Try this today

Accept help with one task today that you find difficult to do alone.

Ask yourself

How willing am I to receive help when I cannot manage alone?

Carry the question through the day, then answer it in your own words before sleep.

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