Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Ādi 6.53
Love Inspires Service in Every Relationship
“Love for Kṛṣṇa has this one unique effect: it imbues superiors, equals and inferiors with the spirit of service to Lord Kṛṣṇa.”
What the purport teaches
- Devotional service has two ways: pāñcarātrika regulative principles and bhāgavata transcendental loving service. The former depends more or less on opulence and reverence, while the worship of Rādhā and Kṛṣṇa rests purely on transcendental love.
- Love for Kṛṣṇa fills superiors, equals and inferiors with the spirit of service. Mother Yaśodā’s distinct service is a vivid example of loving service offered by one who acts as His superior.
- As Nārāyaṇa, the Lord accepts service only from associates who act as His equals or subordinates. As Kṛṣṇa, He also accepts service from fathers, teachers and other elders who act as His superiors.
Try this today
Take one minute today to express your desire to offer loving service to Kṛṣṇa, whatever your position.
Ask yourself
How does love for Kṛṣṇa shift my attention from position to 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.