Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 9.7.3
Poṣaṇa· The Lord's protectionPurukutsa Acts Through Lord Viṣṇu’s Power
“There in Rasātala, the lower region of the universe, Purukutsa, being empowered by Lord Viṣṇu, was able to kill all the Gandharvas who deserved to be killed. Purukutsa received the benediction from the serpents that anyone who remembers this history of his being brought by Narmadā to the lower region of the universe will be assured of safety from the attack of snakes.”
What the purport teaches
- In Rasātala, the lower region of the universe, Purukutsa was empowered by Lord Viṣṇu.
- Through that empowerment, he killed all the Gandharvas who deserved to be killed.
- The serpents gave him a benediction: anyone remembering this history of Narmadā bringing him there would be assured of safety from snake attacks.
Try this today
Recall this account once today, paying particular attention to Purukutsa’s dependence on Lord Viṣṇu.
Ask yourself
Do I notice that Purukutsa’s ability came from Lord Viṣṇu’s empowerment?
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.