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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 2.81

Pure Devotion Draws the Lord

“Lord Gaurasundara is greatly influenced by the love of His devotees. Therefore wherever there is pure devotion to the Lord, the Lord Himself, subdued by such love, appears, and His devotees see Him.”

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 2.81, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Lord Gaurasundara is greatly influenced by the love of His devotees.
  • Wherever there is pure devotion to Him, the Lord Himself appears, subdued by that love.
  • His devotees see Him; the verse emphasizes the power of pure devotion in their relationship with the Lord.

Try this today

Choose one small act of devotional service today and do it with the intention of pleasing the Lord.

Ask yourself

How can you give more attention to love in your 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.

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