Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 13.157
Protection Rather Than Royal Position
“I wish to protect the inhabitants of Vṛndāvana from the attacks of My enemies. That is why I remain in My kingdom; otherwise I am indifferent to My royal position. Whatever wives, sons and wealth I maintain in the kingdom are only for the satisfaction of the Yadus.
What the purport teaches
- The Lord remains in His kingdom to protect the inhabitants of Vṛndāvana from His enemies.
- Apart from this purpose, He is indifferent to His royal position.
- The wives, sons and wealth He maintains in the kingdom are only for the satisfaction of the Yadus.
Try this today
Carry out one responsibility today with attention to another person’s welfare rather than your own recognition.
Ask yourself
Do I value my responsibilities for the care they allow me to offer, or for the position they give me?
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.