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Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 6.7.40

Poṣaṇa· The Lord's protection

Generously Share What Helps Others

“Viśvarūpa, who was most liberal, spoke to King Indra [Sahasrākṣa] the secret hymn that protected Indra and conquered the military power of the demons.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam 6.7.40, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Viśvarūpa is described as most liberal. He spoke the secret hymn to King Indra.
  • The hymn protected Indra. Its protection was central to the help Viśvarūpa gave him.
  • Through this hymn, Indra conquered the military power of the demons. The translation connects his victory with the hymn Viśvarūpa shared.

Try this today

Share one helpful teaching from today’s reading with someone who would welcome it.

Ask yourself

What can I learn from Viśvarūpa’s generosity in sharing something that helped Indra?

Carry the question through the day, then answer it in your own words before sleep.

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