Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 6.2.49
Mukti· LiberationChant Now With Love and Faith
“While suffering at the time of death, Ajāmila chanted the holy name of the Lord, and although the chanting was directed toward his son, he nevertheless returned home, back to Godhead. Therefore if one faithfully and inoffensively chants the holy name of the Lord, where is the doubt that he will return to Godhead?”
What the purport teaches
- Ajāmila chanted the Lord’s holy name while suffering at death, although he was calling his son. If he returned to Godhead, there is no doubt about one who chants faithfully and inoffensively.
- At death, disordered bodily functions may prevent even a lifelong chanter from chanting the Hare Kṛṣṇa mantra distinctly. Nevertheless, such a person receives all the benefits of chanting.
- While the body is fit, we should chant the holy name loudly and distinctly, with love and faith. One who chants constantly is guaranteed to return home, back to Godhead.
Try this today
Spend two minutes today chanting the Hare Kṛṣṇa mantra aloud and distinctly.
Ask yourself
How can I use my present ability to chant with greater attention, love and faith?
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.