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Chanting Quote by A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupāda

“O Lord, we pray that You let us be born in any hellish condition of life, just as long as our hearts and minds are always engaged in the service of Your lotus feet, our words are made beautiful [by speaking of Your activities] just as tulasī leaves are beautified when offered unto Your lotus feet…” quote by A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupāda
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““O Lord, we pray that You let us be born in any hellish condition of life, just as long as our hearts and minds are always engaged in the service of Your lotus feet, our words are made beautiful [by speaking of Your activities] just as tulasī leaves are beautified when offered unto Your lotus feet, and as long as our ears are always filled with the chanting of Your transcendental qualities.””

A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupāda

About This Quote

Source Scripture: Bhagavad Gita Commentary, 1972

Devotion remains pure if the heart stays engaged, regardless of circumstances.

In simple terms: Heart engagement keeps devotion pure.

Key Takeaway

Stay devoted despite hardships.

Themes

spirituality devotion resilience

Mood

devotional hopeful

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • prayer
  • daily rituals
  • adversity
  • service work

Key Concepts

service chanting mindfulness

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you keep focus in hardship?
  • What practices sustain spiritual engagement?
A Different Perspective

External conditions can still affect devotion.

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