Srimad Bhagavatam — Saptama Skandha, Shloka 57
Prahlāda Rejects Material Boons; Forgives His Father; Tripura and the Power of Remembrance
अथानुगृह्य भगवान्मा भैष्टेति सुरान्विभु: । शरं धनुषि सन्धाय पुरेष्वस्त्रं व्यमुञ्चत ॥ ५७ ॥
athānugṛhya bhagavān mā bhaiṣṭeti surān vibhuḥ śaraṁ dhanuṣi sandhāya pureṣv astraṁ vyamuñcata
Alors le puissant Seigneur Śiva, les prenant en grâce, dit : « N’ayez pas peur ». Puis, ajustant la flèche à son arc, il décocha son arme vers les trois demeures.
FAQs
This verse shows the Lord personally reassuring the devas—“Do not be afraid”—and then acting decisively to protect them, illustrating that divine shelter replaces fear with confidence.
After the turmoil caused by demoniac power, the Lord comforts the devas and then demonstrates His protection by releasing His weapon to neutralize the threat.
Take shelter of Bhagavān through prayer and steady bhakti, and then do your duty with courage—trusting that the Lord’s protection accompanies sincere surrender.