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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 15.166

Kṛṣṇa Fulfills His Pure Devotee’s Desire

“Whatever a pure devotee wants from his master, Lord Kṛṣṇa doubtlessly grants because He has no duty other than to fulfill the desire of His devotee.

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 15.166, translation

What the purport teaches

  • A pure devotee turns to his master, Lord Kṛṣṇa, with his desires.
  • Whatever a pure devotee wants from Him, Lord Kṛṣṇa doubtlessly grants.
  • The Lord is described as having no duty other than to fulfill the desire of His devotee.

Try this today

Reread the verse and reflect for one minute on Kṛṣṇa’s willingness to fulfill His pure devotee’s desire.

Ask yourself

What does this assurance reveal about Kṛṣṇa’s relationship with His pure devotee?

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.

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