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How to study this verse, in six steps
  1. 1Chant the verse. Say the Sanskrit slowly and carefully.
  2. 2Read the word meanings. Go through each Sanskrit word and its meaning.
  3. 3Find the meaning yourself. Before the translation, piece the meaning together from the words.
  4. 4Read the translation. Ask: what is the Lord teaching here, and how does it apply to my life?
  5. 5Read the purport slowly. Read it two or three times. Don't rush.
  6. 6Write down what touched you. Note the main points in your own notebook.
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Canto 2 · Chapter 6: Puruṣa-sūkta Confirmed
2.6.62.6.8

Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam · Text 2.6.7

Poṣaṇa· The Lord's protection
Who is speaking and story frame
Speaking:Lord Brahmāsince 2.6.1inside 3 frames: Sūta Gosvāmī → the sages at NaimiṣāraṇyaŚukadeva Gosvāmī → King ParīkṣitLord Brahmā → Nārada Muni

विक्रमो भूर्भुव: स्वश्च क्षेमस्य शरणस्य च ।

सर्वकामवरस्यापि हरेश्चरण आस्पदम् ॥ ७ ॥

vikramo bhūr bhuvaḥ svaś ca

kṣemasya śaraṇasya ca

sarva-kāma-varasyāpi

hareś caraṇa āspadam

Translation

Thus the forward steps of the Lord are the shelter for the upper, lower and heavenly planets, as well as for all that we need. His lotus feet serve as protection from all kinds of fear.

Read Śrīla Prabhupāda's purport on Vedabase.io
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Understand it

Three study points drawn from the translation and purport.

Take Shelter of the Lord’s Lotus Feet

  1. 1

    The Lord’s forward steps shelter the upper, lower and heavenly planets, along with everything we need. His lotus feet protect from all kinds of fear.

  2. 2

    Absolute dependence on the Lord’s lotus feet is called pure devotional service. This shelter is needed wherever we may be.

  3. 3

    The demigods themselves depend on the Lord’s mercy. Even the all-pervading Supersoul depends on the supreme aspect of Bhagavān, the Personality of Godhead.

Key points from the purport
  • For absolute protection from all sorts of fear, as well as for all our needs of life, we must take shelter of the lotus feet of the Lord, not only in this planet but also in all the upper, lower and heavenly planets.
  • This absolute dependence on the lotus feet of the Lord is called pure devotional service, and it is directly hinted at within this passage.
  • Everyone, except the Lord Himself, is dependent on the mercy of the Lord; even the all-pervading Supersoul is also dependent on the supreme aspect of Bhagavān, the Personality of Godhead.

Śrīla Prabhupāda's own sentences, chosen from the purport as its central points. Read the full purport on Vedabase to see them in place.

How it feels

Uncertainty → Awe. The scale of reality widens dramatically.

Chapters 4–7 of Canto 2: The creation, cosmic Person and incarnations. An editorial reading of the story's mood, not the text itself. See the emotional arc

Further reading

Chapter 6: Puruṣa-sūkta Confirmed

Brahmā describes the universal form, his sacrifice, and the Lord’s control over creation, maintenance, and destruction.

Back to this verse in chapter 2.6
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Word for word

Learn the Sanskrit words of the verse.

  1. vikramaḥforward steps
  2. bhūḥ bhuvaḥof the lower and upper planets
  3. svaḥas well as of heaven
  4. caalso
  5. kṣemasyaof protection of all that we have
  6. śaraṇasyaof fearlessness
  7. caalso
  8. sarva-kāmaall that we need
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Key ideas in this verse

The subject this verse serves and the themes it speaks of.

  • Poṣaṇa · Protection by the Lord

    How does the Lord care for His devotees? · Subject 4 of 10

  • Rakṣā · Divine protection

    Protection of devotees through the Lord’s intervention. · Theme in SB 2.6

    In this verse: “protection”, “protect”

  • Abhaya · Fearlessness

    Steadiness through faith amid danger and death. · Theme in SB 2.6

    In this verse: “fear”

  • Śaraṇāgati · Wholehearted surrender

    Relinquishing ownership while entrusting oneself to the Lord. · Theme in SB 2.6

    In this verse: “shelter”

Chapter themes come from the story phase this chapter belongs to.

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Live it

Take one thing from this verse into your day.

Ask yourself

What fear or need could you bring to the Lord with greater trust in His shelter?

Practice

Offer a brief prayer placing one present fear at the Lord’s lotus feet.

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The story around it

The story this chapter belongs to.

Live this todayTake Shelter of the Lord’s Lotus FeetThis verse's lesson: one practice and one question for today

Study points are short summaries, not the translation. Confirm them in the original text and purport on Vedabase.

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