Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 8.4.5
Poṣaṇa· The Lord's protectionReceive Mercy With Respectful Gratitude
“Having been favored by the causeless mercy of the Supreme Personality of Godhead and having regained his original form, King Hūhū circumambulated the Lord and offered his obeisances. Then, in the presence of all the demigods, headed by Brahmā, he returned to Gandharvaloka. He had been freed of all sinful reactions.”
What the purport teaches
- King Hūhū was favored by the causeless mercy of the Supreme Personality of Godhead and regained his original form.
- He circumambulated the Lord and offered his obeisances.
- Freed of all sinful reactions, he returned to Gandharvaloka. The demigods, headed by Brahmā, witnessed his departure.
Try this today
Offer respectful obeisances to the Lord today, remembering Hūhū’s gratitude.
Ask yourself
How can my actions express respect and gratitude for the Lord’s mercy?
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.