Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Ādi 7.145
Sincere Devotion Wins the Supreme Lord
“The Supreme Lord, who is greater than the greatest, becomes submissive to even a very insignificant devotee because of his devotional service. It is the beautiful and exalted nature of devotional service that the infinite Lord becomes submissive to the infinitesimal living entity because of it. In reciprocal devotional activities with the Lord, the devotee actually enjoys the transcendental mellow of devotional service.
What the purport teaches
- For one who develops love of Godhead, liberation becomes subservient and unimportant. Becoming one with the Supreme Lord is not the devotee's priority.
- Although the Lord is greater than the greatest, He becomes submissive to an insignificant devotee through sincere and unalloyed devotional service.
- Kṛṣṇa became Arjuna's chariot driver and carried out his request to place the chariot between the two armies. This shows the Lord's reciprocal relationship with His devotee.
Try this today
Perform one small act of service to Kṛṣṇa today, giving attention to the sincerity of your intention.
Ask yourself
What does Kṛṣṇa's willingness to serve His devotee teach me about sincere devotion?
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.