Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 7.9.1
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesThe Lord Protects His Devotees
“The great saint Nārada Muni continued: The demigods, headed by Lord Brahmā, Lord Śiva and other great demigods, dared not come forward before the Lord, who at that time was extremely angry.”
What the purport teaches
- The Lord cannot tolerate blasphemy of a devotee, and a devotee cannot tolerate blasphemy of the Lord or His devotees. The purport explains that even anger has a proper use in their service.
- Lord Nṛsiṁhadeva was so angry that even Lord Brahmā, Lord Śiva and the goddess of fortune could not pacify Him with prayers.
- The Lord wished to show His affection for Prahlāda Mahārāja. Therefore those present urged Prahlāda forward to pacify Him.
Try this today
Today, refrain from speaking disrespectfully of a devotee, remembering the Lord’s affection for His devotees.
Ask yourself
How does the Lord’s concern for His devotees deepen my trust in Him?
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.