Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Ādi 4.27-28
Lord Caitanya Teaches Pure Devotional Service
“Taking these pure devotees with Me, I shall descend and sport in various wonderful ways, unknown even in Vaikuṇṭha. I shall broadcast such pastimes by which even I am amazed.
What the purport teaches
- The Lord descends with His pure devotees to enjoy wonderful pastimes unknown even in Vaikuṇṭha. He broadcasts pastimes that amaze even Himself.
- Lord Caitanya is Lord Kṛṣṇa Himself. In this form, He educates His devotees to develop progressively toward pure devotional service.
- The Lord appears periodically as a devotee. He takes part in wonderful activities depicted in His sublime philosophy and teachings.
Try this today
Choose one small act of devotional service today and perform it with the intention of progressing toward pure devotion.
Ask yourself
What small step can I take toward the pure devotional service that Lord Caitanya teaches?
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.