Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 9.4.28
Poṣaṇa· The Lord's protectionThe Lord Protects His Devotees
“Being very pleased by the unalloyed devotion of Mahārāja Ambarīṣa, the Supreme Personality of Godhead gave the King His disc, which is fearful to enemies and which always protects the devotee from enemies and adversities.”
What the purport teaches
- Pleased by Mahārāja Ambarīṣa’s unalloyed devotion, the Supreme Personality of Godhead gave him His disc. It protects devotees from enemies and adversities.
- A devotee may not be expert in self-defense but fully depends on the Lord’s lotus feet. Absorbed in the happiness of service, the devotee does not fear adverse situations.
- Kṛṣṇa’s Sudarśana cakra is always ready to protect His devotees. Although Ambarīṣa was fully occupied in devotional service, his kingdom was free from fear of adversity.
Try this today
When a worry arises today, pause to remember the Lord’s protection, then return your attention to one act of devotional service.
Ask yourself
How might remembering the Lord’s protection help me remain steady in service during difficulty?
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.