Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 7.5.47
Poṣaṇa· The Lord's protectionEnmity Leaves Hiraṇyakaśipu Uncertain
“I can see that this boy’s strength is unlimited, for he has not feared any of my punishments. He appears immortal. Therefore, because of my enmity toward him, I shall die. Or maybe this will not take place.”
What the purport teaches
- Hiraṇyakaśipu recognized that Prahlāda had not feared any of his punishments.
- He considered the boy’s strength unlimited and thought that he appeared immortal.
- He feared that his enmity toward Prahlāda would cause his own death, yet remained uncertain whether this would happen.
Try this today
Notice one resentful thought today and pause rather than feeding it with further hostile thoughts.
Ask yourself
How does holding enmity toward someone affect my own peace of mind?
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.