Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 8.22.35
Poṣaṇa· The Lord's protectionThe Lord Promises His Constant Presence
“O great hero, I shall always be with you and give you protection in all respects along with your associates and paraphernalia. Moreover, you will always be able to see Me there.”
What the purport teaches
- The Lord promised to remain always with Bali Mahārāja and protect him in all respects.
- This protection included Bali Mahārāja’s associates and paraphernalia. The Lord’s assurance extended to those and everything accompanying him.
- Bali Mahārāja would always be able to see the Lord there. Along with protection, he received the promise of the Lord’s constant presence.
Try this today
Spend one quiet minute reflecting on the words, “you will always be able to see Me there.”
Ask yourself
What touches me most about the Lord’s promise to remain with Bali Mahārāja?
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.