Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 6.137
Longing for Kṛṣṇa outweighs worldly attachments
“ ‘Lord Kṛṣṇa, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, is offered sublime, poetic prayers by those trying to attain His favor. Thus He is known as Uttamaśloka. Being very eager to gain the association of Lord Kṛṣṇa, King Bharata, although in the prime of youth, gave up his very attractive wife, affectionate children, most beloved friends and opulent kingdom, exactly as one gives up stool after excreting it.’”
What the purport teaches
- Lord Kṛṣṇa, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, is called Uttamaśloka because those seeking His favor offer Him sublime, poetic prayers.
- King Bharata was very eager to gain Lord Kṛṣṇa’s association, even in the prime of youth.
- He gave up his attractive wife, affectionate children, beloved friends and opulent kingdom as readily as one discards stool. His longing for Kṛṣṇa outweighed these attachments.
Try this today
Offer a short prayer to Lord Kṛṣṇa expressing your desire for His association.
Ask yourself
What does Bharata’s eagerness reveal about the value he placed on Kṛṣṇa’s association?
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.