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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Ādi 5.11

The Transcendental Bliss of Serving Kṛṣṇa

“In all the forms He tastes the transcendental bliss of serving Kṛṣṇa. That same Balarāma is Lord Nityānanda, the companion of Lord Gaurasundara.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Ādi 5.11, translation

What the purport teaches

  • In all His forms, Balarāma serves Kṛṣṇa.
  • In that service, He tastes transcendental bliss.
  • That same Balarāma is Lord Nityānanda, the companion of Lord Gaurasundara.

Try this today

Spend one quiet minute reflecting on the phrase “the transcendental bliss of serving Kṛṣṇa.”

Ask yourself

How does this verse invite you to think about the joy of serving 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.

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