SLOKA OF THE DAY:

Bhagavad Gita As It Is -
Chapter 6 Text 31
sarva-bhuta- sthitam yo mam
bhajaty ekatvam asthitah
sarvatha vartamano 'pi
sa yogi mayi vartate

sarva-bhuta- sthitam-- situated in everyone's heart; yah--he who; mam--Me; bhajati--serves in devotional service; ekatvam--in oneness; asthitah--situated; sarvatha--in all respects; vartamanah-- being situated; api--in spite of; sah--he; yogi--the transcendentalist; mayi--in Me; vartate--remains.

TRANSLATION

Such a yogi, who engages in the worshipful service of the Supersoul, knowing that I and the Supersoul are one, remains always in Me in all circumstances.

JOURNAL:

For the last couple of days I have been chanting on a "japa bracelet". For the last thirty years I have used the same string of beads that I originally received by mail order (neem wood with Tulasi counter beads). They are hand carved and I know them intimately. The bracelet is a quarter the size and every bead is exactly the same, so it's a little different.

What I found is that my japa has increased. The ease of reaching in my pocket and chanting a quarter round while out in public is wonderful. I will always favor my old set but I am happy with the new ones too.