Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 12.30
Life’s Fulfillment in Devotional Service
“Today my birth, my family and my activities have all become successful. Today I have achieved the fulfillment of religious principles, economic development, satisfaction of the senses and ultimately devotional service to Lord Kṛṣṇa.”
What the purport teaches
- Śivānanda Sena declared that his birth, family and activities had all become successful that day.
- He said he had achieved the fulfillment of religious principles, economic development and satisfaction of the senses.
- His declaration culminated in devotional service to Lord Kṛṣṇa as the ultimate fulfillment.
Try this today
Set aside a few minutes today specifically for devotional service to Lord Kṛṣṇa.
Ask yourself
How might devotional service to Lord Kṛṣṇa shape your understanding of a successful life?
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.