Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 7.1.43
Poṣaṇa· The Lord's protectionThe Lord Is Equal to Everyone
“The Lord, the Supersoul of all living entities, is sober, peaceful and equal to everyone. Since the great devotee Prahlāda was protected by the Lord’s potency, Hiraṇyakaśipu was unable to kill him, in spite of endeavoring to do so in various ways.”
What the purport teaches
- The Lord is equally situated in the core of everyone’s heart. He is peaceful and equally disposed toward everyone.
- When the Lord punishes someone, it is like a father correcting his child for the child’s welfare. His punishment is also a manifestation of His equality.
- The Lord remains equipoised while carrying out His will. Protected by the Lord’s potency, Prahlāda could not be killed by Hiraṇyakaśipu’s repeated attempts.
Try this today
When meeting someone today, pause to remember that the Lord is present in that person’s heart too.
Ask yourself
How does the example of a caring father help you understand the Lord’s punishment?
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.