Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Ādi 5.152
Balarāma Serves as Kṛṣṇa’s Elder Brother
“When Lord Kṛṣṇa appeared, He [Balarāma] became His elder brother to serve Him to His heart’s content and make Him enjoy all sorts of happiness.”
What the purport teaches
- When Lord Kṛṣṇa appeared, Balarāma became His elder brother.
- In this role, He could serve Kṛṣṇa to His heart’s content.
- His purpose was to make Kṛṣṇa enjoy all sorts of happiness.
Try this today
Before one act of service today, pause and direct your intention toward Kṛṣṇa’s happiness.
Ask yourself
How might Balarāma’s desire for Kṛṣṇa’s happiness shape your own intention in service?
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.