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Chapter 12 · Bhakti Yoga

Cherished for Trying · Faith Is Enough

ये तु धर्म्यामृतमिदं यथोक्तं पर्युपासते । श्रद्दधाना मत्परमा भक्तास्तेऽतीव मे प्रियाः ॥

ye tu dharmyāmṛtam idaṁ yathoktaṁ paryupāsate śraddadhānā mat-paramā bhaktās te 'tīva me priyāḥ

Meaning

"Those who follow this immortal path of dharma as described, full of faith and regarding Me as the supreme goal, are exceedingly dear to Me."

Explanation

The chapter on devotion closes by simply affirming that sincere, faithful effort to live this way is deeply cherished. You don't need to be flawless at it — just genuinely trying is enough to be dear.

Today's Life Lesson

You don't have to be perfect at living your values today — a sincere, faithful effort is already deeply worthwhile.

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