Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Ādi 3.96
Material Absorption Crowds Out Devotional Service
“Advaita Ācārya having appeared, He found the world devoid of devotional service to Śrī Kṛṣṇa because people were engrossed in material affairs.”
What the purport teaches
- After appearing, Advaita Ācārya observed the condition of the world.
- He found the world devoid of devotional service to Śrī Kṛṣṇa.
- People were engrossed in material affairs, leaving devotional service absent.
Try this today
Set aside one nonessential material activity today and use that time for devotional service to Śrī Kṛṣṇa.
Ask yourself
Where is absorption in material affairs leaving little room for service to Śrī Kṛṣṇa in my day?
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.