Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 9.4.52
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesFear Drives the Search for Shelter
“With a fearful heart, Durvāsā Muni went here and there seeking shelter, but when he could find no shelter, he finally approached Lord Brahmā and said, “O my lord, O Lord Brahmā, kindly protect me from the blazing Sudarśana cakra sent by the Supreme Personality of Godhead.””
What the purport teaches
- With a fearful heart, Durvāsā Muni went from place to place seeking shelter.
- Unable to find a protector, he finally approached Lord Brahmā.
- He begged Lord Brahmā to protect him from the blazing Sudarśana cakra sent by the Supreme Personality of Godhead.
Try this today
Write one sentence about where you seek protection when fear arises.
Ask yourself
Where do I first turn for shelter when I feel afraid?
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.