Verse (Roman transliteration)
Sukhapath Cheth Kaschit Smarte Vishnum,
Sthaanaa Sthaanaat Prarthayate Krishnam
Smritvaa Smritvaa Bhajati Bhaktim,
Manasaa Vaachaa Karma Muktim
Translation
If even by chance one remembers Vishnu with ease, seeking Krishna in every place — through constant remembrance and devotion in thought, word, and deed — liberation comes.
The teaching
Even accidental, casual remembrance of the divine has transformative power. Shankara does not set a perfectionist bar — even an imperfect, occasional turning toward the sacred is valued. The cultivation of this remembrance across thought, speech, and action is the full path of devotion.
Living this today
Illustrative example: If you have abandoned a journal for months, write a single honest sentence today. You can resume a practice without turning the missed pages into another reason to delay.