Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 7.8.47
Poṣaṇa· The Lord's protectionRelief From Oppression Inspires Gratitude
“The inhabitants of Nāgaloka said: The most sinful Hiraṇyakaśipu took away all the jewels on our hoods and all our beautiful wives. Now, since his chest has been pierced by Your nails, You are the source of all pleasure to our wives. Thus we together offer our respectful obeisances unto You.”
What the purport teaches
- The inhabitants of Nāgaloka were in great anxiety because Hiraṇyakaśipu had stolen their wealth and kidnapped their wives. No one is peaceful when these are forcibly taken away.
- After Hiraṇyakaśipu was killed, their wealth and wives were returned. Relieved and satisfied, they together offered respectful obeisances to the Lord.
- The purport describes similar harassment under demoniac governments in Kali-yuga. Scarcity of food and heavy taxation disturb the people's peace.
Try this today
Offer respectful obeisances to the Lord today, thanking Him for one relief you have received.
Ask yourself
When I receive relief from anxiety, do I remember to offer gratitude to the Lord?
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.