Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 4.9.52
Poṣaṇa· The Lord's protectionThe Lord Protects His Devotees
“Dear Queen, you must have worshiped the Supreme Personality of Godhead, who delivers His devotees from the greatest danger. Persons who constantly meditate upon Him surpass the course of birth and death. This perfection is very difficult to achieve.”
What the purport teaches
- While Dhruva Mahārāja performed austerities in Madhuvana, Sunīti meditated upon the Supreme Personality of Godhead and prayed for her son’s safety and good fortune.
- Both mother and son worshiped the Supreme Lord, and both received His supreme benediction. He can rescue His devotees from the greatest danger.
- Death is ordinarily impossible to conquer, yet those who constantly meditate upon the Lord surpass birth and death. By His mercy, Dhruva was not only saved but blessed with the highest perfection.
Try this today
Spend a quiet minute praying to the Supreme Lord for a loved one’s safety and good fortune.
Ask yourself
How might Sunīti’s example guide you when you are worried about someone dear to you?
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.