Bhagavatam (Skanda 1, Chapter 5, Slokas 32-40)

By Anil Hattangadi (Recap given by Sreelatha on 12 Dec ‘02)

The main theme in these Slokas was the glory of Karma blended with Bhakti.

These Slokas tell us how actions dedicated to the Lord, who is the ruler of this Universe serve as the cure for the threefold misery.


A medicine, which is given by the doctor, cures the patient. If we are taking it by ourselves, it may lead to some complications. Similarly, all our activities lead to bondage or transmigration, but the same when carried out as offering to the Lord, lose their binding character. Whatever work we do in dedication and for the pleasure of the Lord will give us knowledge as well as Bhakti in return. In that process, we are crushing our ego and recall his names and excellences.

So one should perform his actions according to the teachings of the Lord, which means one should surrender all his actions unto Him. Also, one should act as an instrument and keep Him as the real Agent.

We should have that intense love and consideration towards Him so that we become fit for the Real knowledge.