विक्रमो भूर्भुवः स्वश्च क्षेमस्य शरणस्य च सर्वकामवरस्यापि हरेश्चरण आस्पदम्
vikramo bhūr bhuvaḥ svaś ca kṣemasya śaraṇasya ca sarva-kāma-varasyāpi hareś caraṇa āspadam
Synonyms
vikramaḥ—forward steps; bhūḥ bhuvaḥ—of the lower and upper planets; svaḥ—as well as of heaven; ca—also; kṣemasya—of protection of all that we have; śaraṇasya—of fearlessness; ca—also; sarva-kāma—all that we need; varasya—of all benediction; api—exactly; hareḥ—of the Lord; caraṇaḥ—lotus feet; āspadam—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 Bhagavān, the Personality of Godhead.