Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 9.4.13
Poṣaṇa· The Lord's protectionAn Exalted Devotee Beyond the Curse
“From Nābhāga, Mahārāja Ambarīṣa took birth. Mahārāja Ambarīṣa was an exalted devotee, celebrated for his great merits. Although he was cursed by an infallible brāhmaṇa, the curse could not touch him.”
What the purport teaches
- Mahārāja Ambarīṣa took birth from Nābhāga.
- He was an exalted devotee, celebrated for his great merits.
- Although an infallible brāhmaṇa cursed him, the curse could not touch him.
Try this today
Reread the verse and briefly reflect on Ambarīṣa’s devotion and great merits.
Ask yourself
What draws my attention most about Mahārāja Ambarīṣa’s exalted position as a devotee?
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.