Srimad Bhagavatam — Ekadasha Skandha, Shloka 20
Chapter 19
श्रद्धामृत-कथायां मे शश्वन् मद्-अनुकीर्तनम् ।
परिनिष्ठा च पूजायां स्तुतिभिः स्तवनं मम ॥
śraddhāmṛta-kathāyāṃ me śaśvan mad-anukīrtanam / pariniṣṭhā ca pūjāyāṃ stutibhiḥ stavanaṃ mama //
Keimanan pada kisah-Ku yang laksana amerta, zikir dan kirtan memuji kemuliaan-Ku tanpa henti, keteguhan dalam pemujaan kepada-Ku, serta doa-doa pujian untuk-Ku—itulah yang menyuburkan dan meneguhkan bhakti kepada-Ku.
Having announced that He will explain the cause of bhakti, Śrī Kṛṣṇa begins listing the heart of devotional culture. First is śraddhā—trustful receptivity toward amṛta-kathā, the “nectar” of divine topics. Without faith, the same words remain mere sound; with faith, they become transformative. Next is śaśvat mad-anukīrtanam: ongoing glorification of the Lord through nāma, kīrtana, and remembrance—devotion thrives by regular expression, not occasional inspiration. Then comes pariniṣṭhā in pūjā: unwavering steadiness in worship and service, indicating disciplined love rather than sentiment. Finally, stavanam with stutibhiḥ: prayerful praise, which softens the ego and aligns the devotee’s desires with the Lord’s will. Together these practices describe a complete bhakti ecosystem—hearing, chanting, worshiping, and praying—through which the Lord’s presence becomes palpable and liberation arises naturally as a byproduct of loving absorption.
FAQs
Faith in Krishna’s nectar-like narrations, constant glorification (kirtana), steadiness in worship (puja), and offering prayers of praise (stuti) are highlighted.
Amrita-katha means “nectar-like narrations” of the Lord—topics about Krishna that purify the heart and awaken devotion when heard with faith.
Set a daily rhythm of mantra-japa or kirtana, regularly speak or read Krishna’s qualities and pastimes, and keep devotional sound present throughout your routine.