Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 7.8.54
Poṣaṇa· The Lord's protectionGratitude for Restored Service
“The inhabitants of Vaitālika-loka said: Dear Lord, because of chanting Your spotless glories in great assemblies and arenas of sacrifice, we were accustomed to great respect from everyone. This demon, however, usurped that position. Now, to our great fortune, You have killed this great demon, exactly as one cures a chronic disease.”
What the purport teaches
- The inhabitants of Vaitālika-loka chanted the Lord's spotless glories in great assemblies and arenas of sacrifice. Through this service, they received great respect.
- Hiraṇyakaśipu usurped their respected position. Their prayer recalls how he had brought it under his control.
- They regard the Lord's destruction of the demon as their great fortune. They compare this relief to the curing of a chronic disease.
Try this today
Speak or sing one sentence praising the Lord's spotless glories today.
Ask yourself
How can I express gratitude for the opportunity to glorify 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.