Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 11.52
Approach the Lord Through Pure Love
“As soon as the Bhaṭṭācārya saw the King’s firm determination, he declared, “The Supreme Lord is approached only by pure love. Your love for Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu is very, very deep; therefore without a doubt He will be merciful upon you.””
What the purport teaches
- The Supreme Lord is approached only by pure love. The Bhaṭṭācārya saw the King’s deep love for Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu as assurance of His mercy.
- Firm determination and firm faith are the first qualification. Maintaining that determination in devotional service pleases Kṛṣṇa.
- The spiritual master shows the path of devotional service. A disciple who follows its principles rigidly and undeviatingly will certainly receive Kṛṣṇa’s mercy.
Try this today
Choose one principle of devotional service you have been taught and follow it carefully today.
Ask yourself
Where can I become steadier in following the path of 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.