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EPISODE · Apr 29, 2026 · 6 MIN

He Had Chanted God's Name More Times Than There Are Stars. It Wasn't Enough.

from The Long Thread - Ancient Stories For The Present Moment. · host Ashvee Kanwar

A story about devotion - and what it actually looks like.Narada was the greatest celestial sage in all the three worlds.He had chanted the name of Vishnu more times thanthere are stars in the sky.One day he asked Vishnu - who is your greatest devotee?He waited for the answer he already knew.Vishnu pointed to a farmer.On his knees in a field.Narada was not pleased.Then Vishnu gave him a task - carry this bowl of oil around the entire world without spilling a drop.Narada returned - not one drop spilled.Vishnu looked at him."How many times did you chant my name while you walked around the world?"This story is two thousand years old.It knows something about the difference between practice and presence.New story every day.Follow so you never miss one.

A story about devotion - and what it actually looks like.Narada was the greatest celestial sage in all the three worlds.He had chanted the name of Vishnu more times thanthere are stars in the sky.One day he asked Vishnu - who is your greatest devotee?He waited for the answer he already knew.Vishnu pointed to a farmer.On his knees in a field.Narada was not pleased.Then Vishnu gave him a task - carry this bowl of oil around the entire world without spilling a drop.Narada returned - not one drop spilled.Vishnu looked at him."How many times did you chant my name while you walked around the world?"This story is two thousand years old.It knows something about the difference between practice and presence.New story every day.Follow so you never miss one.

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