Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 15.120
Deep Devotion May Be Hidden Externally
“Mukunda dāsa externally appears to be a royal physician engaged in governmental service, but internally he has a deep love for Kṛṣṇa. Who can understand his love?
What the purport teaches
- Mukunda dāsa externally appeared to be a royal physician in governmental service. Internally, he had deep love for Kṛṣṇa and was the most liberated paramahaṁsa devotee.
- Even the most perfect and learned scholar cannot understand a Vaiṣṇava’s activities. Someone working in governmental service or professional business may internally be an eternally liberated Vaiṣṇava.
- Unless Śrī Kṛṣṇa Caitanya Mahāprabhu discloses the fact, no one can understand who is actually a great devotee. Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu and His representative understand a devotee’s true position.
Try this today
When you notice someone’s occupation today, pause before drawing any conclusion about their devotion.
Ask yourself
Am I judging someone’s devotion merely by their occupation or outward appearance?
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.