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Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 8.23.25

Poṣaṇa· The Lord's protection

Fearless Under the Lord’s Protection

“Indra, King of heaven, being protected by the arms of Vāmanadeva, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, thus regained his rule of the three worlds and was reinstated in his own position, supremely opulent, fearless and fully satisfied.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam 8.23.25, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Indra was protected by the arms of Vāmanadeva, the Supreme Personality of Godhead.
  • Under that protection, Indra regained his rule of the three worlds and was reinstated in his own position.
  • He was supremely opulent, fearless and fully satisfied.

Try this today

When a worry arises today, pause and remember Lord Vāmanadeva’s protection of Indra.

Ask yourself

What does Indra’s dependence on the Lord’s protection teach me?

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.

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