Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 7.9.52
Poṣaṇa· The Lord's protectionThe Lord Is Affectionate to His Devotees
“The Supreme Personality of Godhead said: My dear Prahlāda, most gentle one, best of the family of the asuras, all good fortune unto you. I am very much pleased with you. It is My pastime to fulfill the desires of all living beings, and therefore you may ask from Me any benediction that you desire to be fulfilled.”
What the purport teaches
- The Supreme Personality of Godhead is bhakta-vatsala, very affectionate to His devotees. Pleased with gentle Prahlāda, He offered him any desired benediction.
- The Lord fulfills the desires of all living beings. His offer to Prahlāda included fulfilling prayers made on behalf of others.
- By approaching the Supreme Lord or His devotee, or receiving a devotee’s blessing, one receives the Lord’s benedictions. Pleasing the Vaiṣṇava spiritual master brings the Lord’s grace.
Try this today
Offer one sincere prayer to the Supreme Lord on another person’s behalf.
Ask yourself
How can my prayers include concern for someone besides myself?
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.