Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 1.138
Devotional Endeavor Reaches Maturity
“ ‘The devotees now present are constantly thinking of the Supreme Lord and are therefore highly advanced. This work named Vidagdha-mādhava depicts the characteristic pastimes of Lord Kṛṣṇa with decorations of poetic ornaments. And the inner grounds of the forest of Vṛndāvana provide a suitable platform for the dancing of Kṛṣṇa with the gopīs. Therefore I think that the pious activities of persons like us, who have tried to advance in devotional service, have now attained maturity.’
What the purport teaches
- The devotees present are described as highly advanced because they constantly think of the Supreme Lord.
- Vidagdha-mādhava depicts Lord Kṛṣṇa’s characteristic pastimes with poetic ornaments. The inner grounds of Vṛndāvana’s forest provide a suitable platform for His dancing with the gopīs.
- The speaker considers that the pious activities of those who have tried to advance in devotional service have now attained maturity.
Try this today
Set aside one quiet minute today to think of Lord Kṛṣṇa while rereading this verse.
Ask yourself
What place does thinking of the Supreme Lord have in your efforts to advance in devotional 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.