Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 3.139
Engage Possessions in the Lord’s Service
“Thereafter, the prostitute distributed to the brāhmaṇas whatever household possessions she had, following the order of her spiritual master.”
What the purport teaches
- Following her spiritual master’s order, the woman distributes her household possessions to the brāhmaṇas. The purport clarifies that gṛha-vitta means all the possessions in her home.
- Spiritually advanced brāhmaṇas and Vaiṣṇavas can engage such possessions in the Lord’s service. This indirectly helps the giver become relieved of sinful reactions.
- A Vaiṣṇava guru does not use contributions for sense gratification or depend on disciples’ gifts. A pure Vaiṣṇava directs followers to use their possessions for the Lord’s service rather than taking them personally.
Try this today
Choose one small possession or affordable contribution to offer for Kṛṣṇa’s service, checking that it will be used for that purpose.
Ask yourself
How can I use what I possess for Kṛṣṇa’s service rather than my own material comfort?
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.