Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 6.18.72
Poṣaṇa· The Lord's protectionThe Supreme Lord’s Grace Preserves Life
“First I cut the child in the womb into seven pieces, which became seven children. Then I cut each of the children into seven pieces again. By the grace of the Supreme Lord, however, none of them died.”
What the purport teaches
- Indra explained that he first cut the child in the womb into seven pieces, which became seven children.
- He then cut each of those children into seven pieces again.
- Despite these repeated attacks, none of the children died. Their survival was due to the grace of the Supreme Lord.
Try this today
Spend a minute reflecting on the words “by the grace of the Supreme Lord.”
Ask yourself
What stands out to me about the Lord’s grace in this account?
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.