Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 6.3.27
Poṣaṇa· The Lord's protectionThe Lord Personally Protects His Devotees
“My dear servants, please do not approach such devotees, for they have fully surrendered to the lotus feet of the Supreme Personality of Godhead. They are equal to everyone, and their narrations are sung by the demigods and the inhabitants of Siddhaloka. Please do not even go near them. They are always protected by the club of the Supreme Personality of Godhead, and therefore Lord Brahmā and I and even the time factor are not competent to chastise them.”
What the purport teaches
- Devotees who surrender to the Lord’s lotus feet and constantly chant His holy name are praised by the demigods and the residents of Siddhaloka.
- These devotees see everyone equally. Lord Viṣṇu personally protects them with the club in His hand.
- Yamarāja strictly warns his servants not to disturb devotees. Even he and Lord Brahmā would face Lord Viṣṇu’s punishment for doing so.
Try this today
Take a quiet moment today to chant the Lord’s holy name with a desire to surrender to Him.
Ask yourself
How can I show greater respect for those who have surrendered to the Lord?
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.