Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 1.28
Balarāma Himself Chooses Eternal Service
“Although Nityānanda Prabhu is none other than Balarāma Himself, He nonetheless always thinks of Himself as the eternal servant of Lord Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu.”
What the purport teaches
- Nityānanda Prabhu is none other than Balarāma Himself.
- Nonetheless, He always thinks of Himself as the servant of Lord Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu.
- He understands His service to Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu to be eternal.
Try this today
Take a quiet moment today to express your wish to serve Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu.
Ask yourself
What does Nityānanda Prabhu’s view of Himself teach you about the value of 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.