Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 6.2.13
Poṣaṇa· The Lord's protectionThe Holy Name Freed Ajāmila
“At the time of death, this Ajāmila helplessly and very loudly chanted the holy name of the Lord, Nārāyaṇa. That chanting alone has already freed him from the reactions of all sinful life. Therefore, O servants of Yamarāja, do not try to take him to your master for punishment in hellish conditions.”
What the purport teaches
- Although Ajāmila called out Nārāyaṇa to indicate his son, the holy name was so powerful that it freed him from all sinful reactions.
- The Viṣṇudūtas, who were superior authorities, ordered the Yamadūtas not to take Ajāmila for punishment. He was no longer subject to hellish suffering for his past sins.
- Freedom from sinful reactions enables one to engage in devotional service with determination. Remembering Kṛṣṇa, Nārāyaṇa, at death makes one eligible to return home, back to Godhead.
Try this today
Spend one minute chanting Nārāyaṇa, giving your attention to the Lord’s name.
Ask yourself
How does Ajāmila’s deliverance strengthen my confidence in chanting the Lord’s holy 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.