Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 7.8.6
Ūti· What drives us to actFearlessness Comes From Surrender to Kṛṣṇa
“My son Prahlāda, you rascal, you know that when I am angry all the planets of the three worlds tremble, along with their chief rulers. By whose power has a rascal like you become so impudent that you appear fearless and overstep my power to rule you?”
What the purport teaches
- A pure devotee does not claim personal power, but fully surrenders to the lotus feet of Kṛṣṇa, confident in His protection.
- Kṛṣṇa asked Arjuna to declare that His devotee never perishes. The relationship between the devotee and the Supreme Personality of Godhead is deeply relishable.
- Hiraṇyakaśipu could not understand his young son’s fearlessness. Prahlāda’s obedience belonged to the Supreme Personality of Godhead, not to commands opposing Him.
Try this today
Take one minute to pray to Kṛṣṇa for shelter and the strength to follow His instructions.
Ask yourself
When I feel afraid, do I rely only on my own strength or remember Kṛṣṇa?
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.