Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Ādi 4.186
Unbounded Bliss Without Desire for Pleasure
“When the gopīs see Lord Kṛṣṇa, they derive unbounded bliss, although they have no desire for such pleasure.”
What the purport teaches
- The gopīs derive bliss when they see Lord Kṛṣṇa.
- The bliss they experience is unbounded.
- They have no desire for that pleasure, even though they experience it.
Try this today
Spend a quiet moment remembering Lord Kṛṣṇa without making a pleasurable feeling your aim.
Ask yourself
How does receiving joy differ from seeking it as my purpose?
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.