Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 16.188
Chanting Bears Fruit in Eager Service
“The Muslim governor then said, “Since You have so kindly accepted me, please give me some order so that I can render You some service.””
What the purport teaches
- Grateful for being accepted, the governor asked for an order so that he could render service.
- One purified by following Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu’s instruction to chant Kṛṣṇa’s holy name must become eager to serve the Lord. This eagerness is the test.
- Enthusiastic engagement in the Lord’s service shows that one is reaping the results of chanting the names of Kṛṣṇa and Hari.
Try this today
After chanting today, offer a short prayer asking for an opportunity to serve the Lord.
Ask yourself
Is your chanting awakening eagerness to render service to the Lord?
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.