Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 6.3.10
Poṣaṇa· The Lord's protectionNārāyaṇa’s Name Brings Immediate Reassurance
“As soon as the sinful Ajāmila uttered the name Nārāyaṇa, these four beautiful men immediately arrived and reassured him, saying, “Do not fear. Do not fear.” We wish to know about them from Your Lordship. If you think we are able to understand them, kindly describe who they are.”
What the purport teaches
- As soon as Ajāmila uttered the name Nārāyaṇa, four beautiful men arrived and reassured him: “Do not fear. Do not fear.”
- The Yamadūtas were deeply distressed by their defeat and wanted the Viṣṇudūtas punished. Before acting on their distress, however, they sought an explanation from Yamarāja.
- They asked who these persons were and whether they were able to understand them. Their request acknowledged the need to hear from someone who knew.
Try this today
Today, quietly utter the name Nārāyaṇa with attention, remembering the reassurance described in this verse.
Ask yourself
What does the immediate reassurance given to Ajāmila help me appreciate about the name Nārāyaṇa?
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.