The Law of Large Numbers

The Law of Large Numbers.

Vaisesika das: “In probability theory, the law of large numbers (LLN) is a theorem that describes the results of performing the same experiment a large number of times. According to the law, the average of the results obtained from a large number of trials should be close to the expected value, and will tend to become closer as more trials are performed.” (Wikipedia)

In our practice of bhakti yoga, each day is a new opportunity to experiment with making loving contact with Krishna through hearing and chanting transcendental sound, especially the maha-mantra and the Srimad-Bhagavatam.

In the initial days and years of one’s practice of hearing and chanting, one will experience variations in one’s results because of fluctuations in the mind, and other obstacles. However, taking advantage of the Law of Large Numbers, one should continue one’s daily practice undaunted, repeating the same experiment, as this will bring increasing consistency in one’s results.