Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Ādi 7.143
Attachment to Kṛṣṇa Lessens Other Attachments
“If one develops his love of Godhead and becomes attached to the lotus feet of Kṛṣṇa, gradually he loses his attachment to everything else.
What the purport teaches
- A test of advancement in devotional service is growing attachment to Kṛṣṇa and decreasing attachment to everything else.
- The purport contrasts devotees with Māyāvādī philosophers who return to materialistic activities after supposedly attaining liberation.
- A developing devotee is simply inspired to serve the Lord and engages his entire life in that service. Devotional service is practical, not merely mental speculation.
Try this today
Today, use a few minutes normally spent on another attachment to serve Kṛṣṇa.
Ask yourself
As my desire to serve Kṛṣṇa grows, which other attachments are becoming less important?
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.