Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 9.4.49
Poṣaṇa· The Lord's protectionFear When One’s Own Effort Fails
“Upon seeing that his own attempt had failed and that the Sudarśana cakra was moving toward him, Durvāsā Muni became very frightened and began to run in all directions to save his life.”
What the purport teaches
- Durvāsā Muni saw that his own attempt had failed.
- As the Sudarśana cakra moved toward him, he became very frightened.
- Desiring to save his life, he began running in all directions.
Try this today
Take a quiet moment today to reflect on the limits of your own efforts.
Ask yourself
How do I respond when my own efforts fail and fear arises?
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.