Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 1.197
Kṛṣṇa Responds to Sincere Service
“Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu replied, “I met Śrīla Rūpa Gosvāmī at Prayāga. He attracted and satisfied Me because of his qualities.””
What the purport teaches
- Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu met Śrīla Rūpa Gosvāmī at Prayāga and was attracted and satisfied by his qualities.
- The Supreme Personality of Godhead is not partial to some and neutral to others. One can draw His attention by service.
- Kṛṣṇa is responsive: when one tries to render his best service, the Lord gives him the power to do so. Such empowerment enables service that others can appreciate.
Try this today
Choose one small act of service today, give it your best attention, and pray for the power to do it well.
Ask yourself
What would it mean to offer your best effort in service rather than seek special favor?
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.