Shloka 20
Varṣa-devatā Worship in Jambūdvīpa: Hayagrīva/Hayaśīrṣa, Nṛsiṁha, Kāmadeva (Pradyumna), Matsya, Kūrma, and Varāha
स वै पति: स्यादकुतोभय: स्वयं समन्तत: पाति भयातुरं जनम् । स एक एवेतरथा मिथो भयं नैवात्मलाभादधि मन्यते परम् ॥ २० ॥
sa vai patiḥ syād akutobhayaḥ svayaṁ samantataḥ pāti bhayāturaṁ janam sa eka evetarathā mitho bhayaṁ naivātmalābhād adhi manyate param
Hanya dia yang tidak pernah takut, bahkan memberi perlindungan sempurna kepada mereka yang ketakutan, layak menjadi suami dan pelindung. Maka, wahai Tuhan, Engkaulah satu-satunya Suami; jika ada suami lain, Engkau pun akan takut kepadanya. Oleh itu para bijak yang memahami Veda menerima hanya Engkau sebagai Penguasa semua, dan tiada suami‑pelindung yang lebih luhur daripada-Mu.
Here the meaning of husband or guardian is clearly explained. People want to become a husband, a guardian, a governor or a political leader without knowing the actual meaning of such a superior position. There are many people all over the world — indeed, throughout the universe — who claim for some time that they are husbands, political leaders or guardians, but in due course of time the Supreme Lord desires their removal from their posts, and their careers are immediately finished. Therefore those who are actually learned and advanced in spiritual life do not accept any leader, husband or maintainer other than the Supreme Personality of Godhead.
FAQs
This verse says a true protector must be completely fearless and able to protect others from all sides—such absolute fearlessness belongs only to the Supreme Lord.
Because conditioned beings are limited and self-interested, they cannot guarantee safety; thus mutual dependence in the material world naturally produces fear, unlike shelter in the Supreme Lord.
Seek ultimate security through devotion and inner God-centeredness rather than expecting perfect protection from institutions or relationships, while still honoring duties responsibly.