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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Antya 6.274

Seek the Lord’s Satisfaction in Service

“ ‘I invite Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu by accepting goods from materialistic people. I know that the Lord’s mind is not satisfied by this.

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Antya 6.274, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The speaker invites Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu using goods accepted from materialistic people.
  • He recognizes that these invitations do not satisfy the Lord’s mind.
  • In the surrounding verses, he examines whether his invitations bring genuine service or only material reputation.

Try this today

Before one act of service today, pause to examine whether you are hoping for praise.

Ask yourself

In my service, am I seeking the Lord’s satisfaction or recognition from others?

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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