Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 17.14
Peaceful, Determined Service Without Ulterior Motives
“Such a person must be a new man, and he must have a peaceful mind. If I can obtain such a man, I shall agree to take him with Me.”
What the purport teaches
- Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu wants a new man who is determined, peaceful in mind, and not agitated by ulterior motives.
- An agitated person may fall down even in the company of the Supreme Personality of Godhead. Māyā is so strong that one must be determined not to fall victim.
- The Supreme Lord and His representative always want to give protection, but one must take advantage of their personal contact. Thinking of either as an ordinary man leads to falling down.
Try this today
Before one act of service today, pause and identify any hidden motive you need to set aside.
Ask yourself
What ulterior motive or agitation could interfere with my service?
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.