Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 6.9.21
Poṣaṇa· The Lord's protectionThe Supreme Lord Gives Actual Fearlessness
“The demigods said: The three worlds are created by the five elements — namely ether, air, fire, water and earth — which are controlled by various demigods, beginning from Lord Brahmā. Being very much afraid that the time factor will end our existence, we offer presentations unto time by performing our work as time dictates. The time factor himself, however, is afraid of the Supreme Personality of Godhead. Therefore let us now worship that Supreme Lord, who alone can give us full protection.”
What the purport teaches
- The demigods control the material elements, yet they themselves fear that time will end their existence.
- Even time and fear personified are afraid of the Supreme Personality of Godhead. He is therefore known as abhaya, fearless.
- Taking shelter of the Supreme Lord brings actual fearlessness. The demigods therefore chose to worship Him for full protection.
Try this today
Bring one fear to mind and offer a short prayer asking for shelter at the Supreme Lord’s feet.
Ask yourself
Where do I seek shelter when I feel afraid?
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.