SB 2.6.7

TEXT 7

TEXT

विक्रमो भूर्भुवः स्वश्च क्षेमस्य शरणस्य च ।
सर्वकामवरस्यापि हरेश्चरण आस्पदम् ॥ ७ ॥

vikramo bhur bhuvah svas ca

ksemasya saranasya ca

sarva-kama-varasyapi

hares carana aspadam

vikramah-forward steps; bhuh bhuvah-of the lower and upper planets; svah-as well as of heaven; ca-also; ksemasya-of protection of all that we have; saranasya-of fearlessness; ca-also; sarva-kama-all that we need; varasya-of all benediction; api-exactly; hareh-of the Lord; caranah-lotus feet; aspadam-shelter.

TRANSLATION

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

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 within this passage. No one should have any kind of doubt in this matter, nor should one be inclined to seek the help of any other demigods, because all of them are dependent on Him only. 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 Bhagavan, the Personality of Godhead.

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