Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 17.137
Kṛṣṇa’s Bliss Attracts Beyond Self-Realization
“The mellows of Lord Kṛṣṇa’s pastimes, which are full of bliss, attract the jñānī from the pleasure of Brahman realization and conquer him.
What the purport teaches
- One who understands that he belongs to the spiritual world, not the material world, is called liberated.
- Realizing Kṛṣṇa’s transcendental name, form, qualities and pastimes brings bliss many times greater than simply realizing the self.
- A person on the platform of self-realization can be attracted by Kṛṣṇa and become His servant. The bliss of Kṛṣṇa’s pastimes draws the jñānī beyond the pleasure of Brahman realization.
Try this today
Take a quiet moment today to reflect: “I belong to the spiritual world, and I can become Kṛṣṇa’s servant.”
Ask yourself
How does becoming Kṛṣṇa’s servant extend beyond seeking the happiness of self-realization?
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.