Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 4.228
Renunciation Followed by Devotional Service
“After renouncing everything, Śrīla Jīva Gosvāmī went to Vṛndāvana. Later he also wrote many books on devotional service and expanded the work of preaching.”
What the purport teaches
- After renouncing everything, Śrīla Jīva Gosvāmī went to Vṛndāvana.
- He later wrote many books on devotional service.
- His writing expanded the work of preaching. His renunciation was followed by active devotional service.
Try this today
Set aside one optional activity today and use that time to study a teaching on devotional service.
Ask yourself
What could you set aside to make more room for 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.