Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 6.2.34
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesTreasure the Opportunity to Chant
“Ajāmila continued: I am a shameless cheater who has killed his brahminical culture. Indeed, I am sin personified. Where am I in comparison to the all-auspicious chanting of the holy name of Lord Nārāyaṇa?”
What the purport teaches
- Ajāmila recognizes his sinful past and the all-auspicious nature of Lord Nārāyaṇa’s holy name. Those who spread the holy name should also remember their past and present conditions.
- The opportunity to chant the Hare Kṛṣṇa mantra should always be appreciated. By the Lord’s grace, we can chant His holy name and serve the Supreme Personality of Godhead directly.
- Remembering the difference between our past and present lives helps us remain careful. We should guard against falling from this exalted opportunity.
Try this today
Chant the Hare Kṛṣṇa mantra today with deliberate gratitude for the opportunity to serve the Lord.
Ask yourself
How can remembering your opportunity to chant deepen your gratitude?
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.