Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 6.9.53
Poṣaṇa· The Lord's protectionThe Strength of the Nārāyaṇa-kavaca
“Dadhyañca’s invincible protective covering known as the Nārāyaṇa-kavaca was given to Tvaṣṭā, who delivered it to his son Viśvarūpa, from whom you have received it. Because of this Nārāyaṇa-kavaca, Dadhīci’s body is now very strong. You should therefore beg him for his body.”
What the purport teaches
- Dadhyañca gave the invincible protective covering called the Nārāyaṇa-kavaca to Tvaṣṭā.
- Tvaṣṭā delivered it to his son Viśvarūpa, from whom the Lord’s listener had received it.
- The Nārāyaṇa-kavaca had made Dadhīci’s body very strong. The Lord therefore instructed that he be asked for his body.
Try this today
Trace the transmission described here by writing the names Dadhyañca, Tvaṣṭā and Viśvarūpa in order.
Ask yourself
What does this verse teach me about the protection associated with the Nārāyaṇa-kavaca?
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.