The Bhagavata Purana is capable of leading people out of samsara by fostering devotion true and simple, regardless of whether they have opted for the spiritual path of renunciation, Nivritti, or the path of a householder, Pravritti. There is a story about how the Lord wishes to enlighten Narada on the true devotion practised by even those in Pravritti. Narada leaves with the oil bowl and proudly comes back to the Lord after carefully finishing the assignment. After all, he was only doing the work allotted by God, argues Narada. The Lord points out that the farmer too does the work ordained for him, and in the midst of it takes care to remember Him.

Source: The Hindu December 29, 2019 16:24 UTC