Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 6.1.30
Poṣaṇa· The Lord's protectionThe Lord’s Name Brings Protection
“My dear King, the order carriers of Viṣṇu, the Viṣṇudūtas, immediately arrived when they heard the holy name of their master from the mouth of the dying Ajāmila, who had certainly chanted without offense because he had chanted in complete anxiety.”
What the purport teaches
- The Viṣṇudūtas came because they heard Ajāmila chant their master’s name. They did not consider why he was chanting.
- Hari-kīrtana means glorifying the Lord’s holy name, form, pastimes and qualities. Although Ajāmila simply chanted the name, that chanting was sufficient to cleanse him of all sinful activities.
- Ajāmila had the past good fortune of rendering devotional service to Nārāyaṇa. Although attached to his son, he apparently chanted in full devotional service and without offenses.
Try this today
Set aside one quiet minute to chant Nārāyaṇa’s name with attention.
Ask yourself
How does this account deepen my appreciation for chanting the Lord’s name?
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.