Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 6.9.20
Poṣaṇa· The Lord's protectionTurn to the Supreme Lord in Worship
“Struck with wonder and disappointment upon seeing the strength of the demon, the demigods lost their own strength. Therefore they all met together to try to please the Supersoul, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Nārāyaṇa, by worshiping Him.”
What the purport teaches
- Seeing the demon’s strength, the demigods were struck with wonder and disappointment.
- They lost their own strength and gathered together.
- They worshiped Nārāyaṇa, the Supersoul and Supreme Personality of Godhead. Their purpose was to please Him.
Try this today
Take a quiet minute today to offer a prayer with the intention of pleasing the Supreme Lord.
Ask yourself
When I feel discouraged, can I turn my attention toward pleasing the Supreme 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.