Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 8.24.14
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesThe Unlimited Lord Begs Protection
“With an appealing voice, the poor small fish said to King Satyavrata, who was very merciful: My dear King, protector of the poor, why are you throwing Me in the water of the river, where there are other aquatics who can kill Me? I am very much afraid of them.”
What the purport teaches
- The small fish appealed to the very merciful King as a protector of the poor, expressing fear of other aquatics.
- The Supreme Personality of Godhead possesses unlimited potency.
- Nonetheless, in His pastime as a fish, He begged protection from King Satyavrata.
Try this today
Spend one minute reflecting on the contrast between the Lord’s unlimited potency and His appeal for protection.
Ask yourself
What strikes me about the unlimited Lord choosing to ask for protection?
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.