Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 12.32
Spontaneous Love Inspires Service to Kṛṣṇa
“For instance, some of the wives of the brāhmaṇas who were performing sacrifices gave up their lives in the presence of their husbands for the sake of Kṛṣṇa.”
What the purport teaches
- Kṛṣṇa sent the hungry cowherd boys to request food from brāhmaṇas performing sacrifice, but they were refused. The boys then asked the brāhmaṇas’ wives.
- The wives were devoted to Kṛṣṇa in spontaneous love. As soon as they understood that He wanted food, they immediately left the place of sacrifice.
- Their husbands chastised them, yet they were ready to give up their lives for Kṛṣṇa. The purport describes a pure devotee’s readiness to sacrifice his life for the Lord’s transcendental loving service.
Try this today
Set aside a few minutes of personal convenience today for one small act of loving service to Kṛṣṇa.
Ask yourself
How can I respond more readily to an opportunity to serve Kṛṣṇa?
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.