Srimad Bhagavatam — Tritiya Skandha, Shloka 38
Brahmā’s Prayers to Lord Nārāyaṇa and the Lord’s Empowering Instructions for Creation
यच्चकर्थाङ्ग मतस्तोत्रं मत्कथाभ्युदयाङ्कितम् । यद्वा तपसि ते निष्ठा स एष मदनुग्रह: ॥ ३८ ॥
yac cakarthāṅga mat-stotraṁ mat-kathābhyudayāṅkitam yad vā tapasi te niṣṭhā sa eṣa mad-anugrahaḥ
Oh Brahmā, las oraciones que has entonado, marcadas por la gloria de Mis lilas trascendentales, y tu firme constancia en la penitencia para conocerme: todo ello es Mi gracia inmotivada.
When a living entity desires to serve the Lord in transcendental loving service, the Lord helps the devotee in so many ways as the caitya-guru, or the spiritual master within, and thus the devotee can perform many wonderful activities beyond material estimation. By the mercy of the Lord even a layman can compose prayers of the highest spiritual perfection. Such spiritual perfection is not limited by material qualifications but is developed by dint of one’s sincere endeavor to render transcendental service. Voluntary endeavor is the only qualification for spiritual perfection. Material acquisitions of wealth or education are not considered.
FAQs
This verse states that a devotee’s ability to glorify the Lord and remain steady in austerity is itself the Lord’s mercy—spiritual strength is not merely self-made, but granted by Him.
After Brahmā offered prayers and performed tapas to receive guidance for creation, the Lord reassured him that his devotion, praise, and determination were signs of divine favor, empowering him for his duty.
Use your inclination to pray, chant, study, and practice discipline as a reminder of grace—then nurture it through consistent habits, humility, and continued glorification of God.