Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 3.16.31
Poṣaṇa· The Lord's protectionRemembering Kṛṣṇa Cleanses Sinful Reactions
“The Lord assured the two Vaikuṇṭha inhabitants, Jaya and Vijaya: By practicing the mystic yoga system in anger, you will be cleansed of the sin of disobeying the brāhmaṇas and within a very short time return to Me.”
What the purport teaches
- The Lord assured Jaya and Vijaya that they would be cleansed of their offense and soon return to Him. The purport explains that bhakti-yoga can overcome even a brāhmaṇa’s curse.
- Bhakti-yoga includes different relationships and emotions when used in the Lord’s service. Its basic principle is always to think of the Supreme Personality of Godhead.
- Even thinking of Kṛṣṇa as an enemy can cleanse sinful reactions, showing the power of remembering Him. The purport teaches remembrance of the Lord in this age through chanting Hare Kṛṣṇa.
Try this today
Chant attentively once: Hare Kṛṣṇa, Hare Kṛṣṇa, Kṛṣṇa Kṛṣṇa, Hare Hare/ Hare Rāma, Hare Rāma, Rāma Rāma, Hare Hare.
Ask yourself
How can I make remembering Kṛṣṇa a more regular part of my day?
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.