Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 6.2.9-10 · one of the 108 chosen verses
Poṣaṇa· The Lord's protectionThe Holy Name Invites the Lord's Protection
“The chanting of the holy name of Lord Viṣṇu is the best process of atonement for a thief of gold or other valuables, for a drunkard, for one who betrays a friend or relative, for one who kills a brāhmaṇa, or for one who indulges in sex with the wife of his guru or another superior. It is also the best method of atonement for one who murders women, the king or his father, for one who slaughters cows, and for all other sinful men. Simply by chanting the holy name of Lord Viṣṇu, such sinful persons may attract the attention of the Supreme Lord, who therefore considers, “Because this man has chanted My holy name, My duty is to give him protection.””
What the purport teaches
- Chanting the holy name of Lord Viṣṇu is the best process of atonement for theft, drunkenness, betrayal, and other sinful acts.
- This remedy extends even to those responsible for grave sins, including murder and the slaughter of cows.
- By chanting, a sinful person may attract the Supreme Lord's attention. The Lord considers it His duty to protect one who has chanted His holy name.
Try this today
Set aside one minute today to chant the holy name of Lord Viṣṇu.
Ask yourself
What does the Lord's willingness to protect the chanter awaken in me?
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.