Srimad Bhagavatam — Dvadasha Skandha, Shloka 22
Bhāgavatam Mahimā — The Glory, Measure, Transmission, and Gift of Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam
भवे भवे यथा भक्ति: पादयोस्तव जायते । तथा कुरुष्व देवेश नाथस्त्वं नो यत: प्रभो ॥ २२ ॥
bhave bhave yathā bhaktiḥ pādayos tava jāyate tathā kuruṣva deveśa nāthas tvaṁ no yataḥ prabho
Lạy Đấng Chúa tể chư thiên, lạy Prabhu! Xin ban cho con, đời này qua đời khác, được sinh khởi bhakti nơi đôi chân sen của Ngài; vì Ngài là bậc Chủ tể của chúng con.
FAQs
This verse prays that, in every lifetime, devotion may naturally arise for the Lord’s lotus feet—showing that the highest aspiration is continuous bhakti rather than temporary worldly gains.
They acknowledge Him as the supreme controller and protector—beyond all gods—therefore only He can grant steadfast devotion and shelter across changing births.
Regularly center your goals on devotion—through daily hearing/reading Bhāgavatam, chanting, and serving—asking not merely for relief or success, but for steady love of God in all circumstances.