Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Ādi 13.79
Let Happiness Lead to Service
“The husband and wife [Jagannātha Miśra and Śacīmātā], having gotten Viśvarūpa as their son, were very pleased within their minds. Because of their pleasure, they specifically began to serve the lotus feet of Govinda.”
What the purport teaches
- Jagannātha Miśra and Śacīmātā were very pleased to have Viśvarūpa as their son.
- Their pleasure led them specifically to serve the lotus feet of Govinda.
- The purport recalls the common saying that people worship the Supreme Personality of Godhead in distress but forget Him in prosperity.
Try this today
Recall one thing that made you happy today, and take a moment to offer thanks to Govinda.
Ask yourself
When things go well, do you remember Govinda or become less attentive to Him?
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.