Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 8.16.15
Poṣaṇa· The Lord's protectionA Humble Appeal for Protection
“Therefore, most gentle lord, kindly favor your maidservant. We have now been deprived of our opulence and residence by our competitors, the demons. Kindly give us protection.”
What the purport teaches
- Aditi approached Kaśyapa Muni humbly, calling herself his maidservant and asking for his favor.
- The demons had deprived them of their opulence and residence. She plainly asked for protection.
- Her appeal was for the protection of the demigods. The purport explains that this also included Aditi, their mother.
Try this today
If you need help today, make one clear, respectful request that includes anyone else affected.
Ask yourself
When I ask for help, do I also remember others who share the difficulty?
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.