Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 8.6.37
Poṣaṇa· The Lord's protectionThe Lord Restores Life by His Glance
“Observing that most of the demons and the demigods had been crushed by the falling of the mountain, the Lord glanced over them and brought them back to life. Thus they became free from grief, and they even had no bruises on their bodies.”
What the purport teaches
- Most of the demons and demigods had been crushed by the falling mountain. The Lord observed their condition.
- Simply by His glance, the Lord brought them back to life. Both demons and demigods received this help.
- They became free from grief, and their bodies had no bruises. The Lord's glance restored them completely.
Try this today
Reread the translation slowly, then offer a brief prayer of appreciation for the Lord's power.
Ask yourself
What does the Lord's restoring them by His glance help you appreciate about His power?
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.