Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Ādi 1.64
Devotees Endeavor and Serve in Perfection
“Such pure devotees are of two types: personal associates [pāriṣats] and neophyte devotees [sādhakas].”
What the purport teaches
- Pure devotees are of two types: personal associates, or pāriṣats, and neophyte devotees, or sādhakas. Personal associates are perfect servitors, while neophytes endeavor to attain perfection.
- Some personal associates are attracted by the opulences of the Personality of Godhead. They render reverential devotional service in Vaikuṇṭha.
- Other personal associates are attracted by nuptial love of Godhead. They are placed in Vṛndāvana for the direct service of Śrī Kṛṣṇa.
Try this today
Choose one small act of devotional service and carry it out carefully today as part of your endeavor toward perfection.
Ask yourself
How does the description of sādhakas encourage you to keep endeavoring in devotional service?
Carry the question through the day, then answer it in your own words before sleep.
The study points are short summaries drawn from Śrīla Prabhupāda's translation and purport; the practice and question are plain words for trying the verse today.