Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 1.6.24
Poṣaṇa· The Lord's protectionDevotional Service Is Never Lost
“Intelligence engaged in My devotion cannot be thwarted at any time. Even at the time of creation, as well as at the time of annihilation, your remembrance will continue by My mercy.”
What the purport teaches
- Devotional service to the Personality of Godhead never goes in vain. Because the Lord is eternal, intelligence and activity devoted to Him have permanent value.
- Service accumulates birth after birth until the devotee becomes fully mature. This accumulated service makes one eligible for the Lord’s association.
- The Lord assured Nārada that his remembrance would continue even through creation and annihilation. Such enduring remembrance rests on the Lord’s mercy.
Try this today
Complete one small act of devotional service today, remembering that sincere service is never wasted.
Ask yourself
How does knowing that devotional service is never lost encourage me to continue?
Carry the question through the day, then answer it in your own words before sleep.
The study points, practice and question are short summaries drawn from Śrīla Prabhupāda's translation and purport. Read the full purport to go deeper.