Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Ādi 4.204
Loving Service Above Personal Liberation
“Furthermore, pure devotees never forsake the loving service of Lord Kṛṣṇa to aspire for their own personal pleasure through the five kinds of liberation.”
What the purport teaches
- Pure devotees love Lord Kṛṣṇa exclusively and never forsake His loving service for their own pleasure.
- They refuse liberation that means merging with the body of the Lord.
- They also refuse other kinds of liberation, such as sharing His form, opulence or abode, in preference to serving Him.
Try this today
Before one act of devotional service today, pause and make serving Kṛṣṇa—not gaining personal pleasure—your intention.
Ask yourself
Am I seeking personal benefit, or the opportunity to lovingly serve Lord Kṛṣṇa?
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.