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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Ādi 4.172

Love Only for Kṛṣṇa’s Enjoyment

“Thus there is not the slightest taint of lust in the gopīs’ love. Their relationship with Kṛṣṇa is only for the sake of His enjoyment.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Ādi 4.172, translation

What the purport teaches

  • There is not the slightest taint of lust in the gopīs’ love.
  • Their relationship with Kṛṣṇa is only for His enjoyment.
  • Kṛṣṇa’s enjoyment is the sole purpose of their love.

Try this today

Before one act of devotion today, pause and intend it for Kṛṣṇa’s enjoyment.

Ask yourself

What stands out to you about love that seeks only Kṛṣṇa’s enjoyment?

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.

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