Chapter 2 • Verse 40

नेहाभिक्रमनाशोऽस्ति प्रत्यवायो न विद्यते। स्वल्पमप्यस्य धर्मस्य त्रायते महतो भयात्॥

nehābhikrama-nāśho 'sti pratyavāyo na vidyate svalpam apy asya dharmasya trāyate mahato bhayāt

Meaning

In this path, no effort is ever lost, and there is no adverse effect. Even a little practice of this dharma protects one from great fear.

Every step on this path counts - nothing is wasted. Unlike material efforts that can fail completely, spiritual progress is never lost. Even small efforts bring great protection.

Strength Reflection

"Every small step I take toward my goals matters. Nothing I do with sincere effort is ever wasted."

Devotional Surrender

Lord, I trust that even my smallest efforts toward You are preserved and significant.