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Teaching Devotional Service Through Pastimes
“I taught devotional service that springs from the devotees’ spontaneous love by demonstrating it with My pastimes.
What the purport teaches
- The Lord taught devotional service.
- This service springs from the devotees’ spontaneous love.
- He demonstrated that service through His own pastimes.
Try this today
Before one act of devotional service today, pause to reflect on love as its source.
Ask yourself
How does this verse connect devotional service with spontaneous love?
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.