Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 6.18.18
Poṣaṇa· The Lord's protectionBāṇa’s Worship and Lord Śiva’s Protection
“Since King Bāṇa was a great worshiper of Lord Śiva, he became one of Lord Śiva’s most celebrated associates. Even now, Lord Śiva protects King Bāṇa’s capital and always stands beside him.”
What the purport teaches
- King Bāṇa was a great worshiper of Lord Śiva.
- Through his worship, Bāṇa became one of Lord Śiva’s most celebrated associates.
- Lord Śiva protects Bāṇa’s capital and always stands beside him.
Try this today
Write down the results of Bāṇa’s worship stated in this translation.
Ask yourself
What connection does this verse describe between Bāṇa’s worship and his association with Lord Śiva?
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.