Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 6.2.32
Poṣaṇa· The Lord's protectionKṛṣṇa Never Forgets Service Rendered
“I am certainly most abominable and unfortunate to have merged in an ocean of sinful activities, but nevertheless, because of my previous spiritual activities, I could see those four exalted personalities who came to rescue me. Now I feel exceedingly happy because of their visit.”
What the purport teaches
- Even a moment of association with devotees can give the seed of all perfection. Ajāmila's earlier association with devotees and brāhmaṇas bore fruit despite his later fall.
- Kṛṣṇa, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, is seated in everyone's heart and never forgets service rendered to Him. From within, He gave Ajāmila the opportunity to name his son Nārāyaṇa and repeatedly call that name.
- By the mercy of the guru and Kṛṣṇa, one receives the seed of devotional service. Names that remind one of the Lord offer an opportunity to remember Him and be saved from the greatest danger.
Try this today
Set aside a short time today to associate with a devotee and speak about remembering Kṛṣṇa.
Ask yourself
How can I make better use of opportunities to associate with devotees and remember Kṛṣṇa?
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.