Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 20.30
Seek Pure Service Through Kṛṣṇa’s Mercy
“My dear Lord Kṛṣṇa, I do not want material wealth from You, nor do I want followers, a beautiful wife or the results of fruitive activities. I only pray that by Your causeless mercy You give Me pure devotional service to You, life after life.”
What the purport teaches
- The prayer asks Kṛṣṇa neither for material wealth nor for followers or a beautiful wife.
- It does not seek the results of fruitive activities.
- It asks only that Kṛṣṇa, by His causeless mercy, grant pure devotional service to Him, life after life.
Try this today
Pray today: “My dear Lord Kṛṣṇa, by Your causeless mercy, please give me pure devotional service to You.”
Ask yourself
How would your prayer change if pure devotional service were your only request?
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.