Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 2.118
Purify the Senses Through the Lord’s Service
“So strongly do the senses adhere to the objects of their enjoyment that indeed a wooden statue of a woman attracts the mind of even a great saintly person.
What the purport teaches
- The senses are closely connected with their objects: form, sound, smell, taste and touch.
- Even a great saintly person can be attracted by sense objects. A vow or a claim of self-control does not mean the senses will never be disturbed.
- The senses cannot be controlled unless they are purified and engaged in the service of the Lord.
Try this today
Set aside five minutes today to engage your voice in prayer to the Lord.
Ask yourself
Do I rely only on resolve, or do I actively engage my senses in the Lord’s 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.