Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 8.24.45
Poṣaṇa· The Lord's protectionFollow the Lord’s Instructions and Offer Prayers
“Following the instructions formerly given by the Supreme Personality of Godhead, the King anchored the boat to the fish’s horn, using the serpent Vāsuki as a rope. Thus being satisfied, he began offering prayers to the Lord.”
What the purport teaches
- The King acted according to the instructions previously given by the Supreme Personality of Godhead.
- He anchored the boat to the fish’s horn, using the serpent Vāsuki as a rope.
- Being satisfied, the King began offering prayers to the Lord. His obedience was followed by prayer.
Try this today
Offer a brief prayer expressing your willingness to follow the Lord’s instructions.
Ask yourself
How can I give more care to following the Lord’s instructions?
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.