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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Ādi 4.239

Who Can Give Kṛṣṇa Pleasure?

“All the world derives pleasure from Me. Is there anyone who can give Me pleasure?

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Ādi 4.239, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Kṛṣṇa says that all the world derives pleasure from Him.
  • He asks whether anyone can give Him pleasure.
  • His question turns attention from the world’s pleasure to His own.

Try this today

Spend a quiet minute reflecting on Kṛṣṇa’s question: “Is there anyone who can give Me pleasure?”

Ask yourself

How does Kṛṣṇa’s question shift your attention toward His pleasure?

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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