Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 8.24.36
Poṣaṇa· The Lord's protectionThe Lord Will Be Beside You
“Then, as the boat is tossed about by the powerful winds, attach the vessel to My horn by means of the great serpent Vāsuki, for I shall be present by your side.”
What the purport teaches
- Powerful winds will toss the boat about.
- The Lord instructs the King to attach the boat to His horn by means of the great serpent Vāsuki.
- The Lord assures the King that He will be present by his side.
Try this today
Read the assurance “I shall be present by your side” slowly and reflect on it for one minute.
Ask yourself
How do the Lord’s practical instruction and reassuring presence work together here?
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.