Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 9.16.7
Poṣaṇa· The Lord's protectionA Benediction for His Family
“Jamadagni, the son of Satyavatī, was very much pleased with Paraśurāma and asked him to take any benediction he liked. Lord Paraśurāma replied, “Let my mother and brothers live again and not remember having been killed by me. This is the benediction I ask.””
What the purport teaches
- Jamadagni, the son of Satyavatī, was very pleased with Paraśurāma.
- He offered Paraśurāma any benediction he wished.
- Paraśurāma asked that his mother and brothers live again and not remember having been killed by him.
Try this today
Do one small act today for a family member’s well-being rather than your own benefit.
Ask yourself
When given an opportunity to ask for something, how much do I consider the well-being of others?
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.