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Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 7.10.57

Poṣaṇa· The Lord's protection

Reassurance Followed by Protective Action

“The most powerful and able Lord Śiva reassured them and said, “Do not be afraid.” He then fixed his arrows to his bow and released them toward the three residences occupied by the demons.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam 7.10.57, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Lord Śiva is described as most powerful and able.
  • He reassured the demigods by saying, “Do not be afraid.”
  • He then fixed arrows to his bow and released them toward the three residences occupied by the demons.

Try this today

Offer someone reassurance today and follow it with one small helpful action.

Ask yourself

How can you accompany reassuring words with practical help?

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.

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