Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 7.8.45
Poṣaṇa· The Lord's protectionMystic Power Cannot Replace the Lord’s Protection
“The inhabitants of Siddhaloka prayed: O Lord Nṛsiṁhadeva, because we belong to Siddhaloka, we automatically achieve perfection in all eight kinds of mystic power. Yet Hiraṇyakaśipu was so dishonest that by the strength of his power and austerity, he took away our powers. Thus he became very proud of his mystic strength. Now, because this rogue has been killed by Your nails, we offer our respectful obeisances unto You.”
What the purport teaches
- The inhabitants of Siddhaloka naturally possess all eight kinds of mystic perfection. Through laghimā-siddhi, they can become very light and fly between planets without airplanes.
- By severe austerity, Hiraṇyakaśipu surpassed their powers and disturbed them. His mystic strength made him proud.
- Even these powerful residents felt relief when the Lord killed Hiraṇyakaśipu. They bowed respectfully to Lord Nṛsiṁhadeva.
Try this today
Pause after using one of your abilities today and offer a respectful prayer to Lord Nṛsiṁhadeva.
Ask yourself
Do I rely proudly on my abilities, or remember my need for the Lord’s protection?
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.