Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 8.5.48
Poṣaṇa· The Lord's protectionEven Small Devotional Service Never Fails
“Activities dedicated to the Supreme Personality of Godhead, even if performed in small measure, never go in vain. The Supreme Personality of Godhead, being the supreme father, is naturally very dear and always ready to act for the good of the living entities.”
What the purport teaches
- Even a very small act of devotional service never goes in vain and can give the supreme result. The Supreme Personality of Godhead is the supreme father, always ready to act for the living entities’ good.
- Ajāmila was saved from the greatest danger by chanting Nārāyaṇa’s name, even though he was calling his son. Remembering the Lord’s holy name at life’s end brings the result of returning home, back to Godhead.
- The Lord is the true object of our love, and contact with Him brings full satisfaction. Whether we have material desires or not, the intelligent course is loving devotional service to Kṛṣṇa, the Supreme Personality of Godhead.
Try this today
Chant the holy name of Kṛṣṇa today as a small, sincere offering of devotional service.
Ask yourself
What small act of devotion could you offer without dismissing it as insignificant?
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.