Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 6.8.14
Poṣaṇa· The Lord's protectionPray to Nṛsiṁhadeva in Difficult Places
“May Lord Nṛsiṁhadeva, who appeared as the enemy of Hiraṇyakaśipu, protect me in all directions. His loud laughing vibrated in all directions and caused the pregnant wives of the asuras to have miscarriages. May that Lord be kind enough to protect me in difficult places like the forest and battlefront.”
What the purport teaches
- The prayer asks Lord Nṛsiṁhadeva, who appeared as Hiraṇyakaśipu’s enemy, to protect one in all directions.
- His loud laughing resounded in every direction and caused the pregnant wives of the asuras to have miscarriages.
- The prayer appeals to His kindness for protection in difficult places, such as the forest and battlefront.
Try this today
Offer a short prayer to Lord Nṛsiṁhadeva, asking kindly for His protection in difficulty.
Ask yourself
When you face difficulty, how might you turn to Lord Nṛsiṁhadeva’s kindness?
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.