Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 19.167
Serve Kṛṣṇa Favorably, as He Desires
“ ‘When first-class devotional service develops, one must be devoid of all material desires, knowledge obtained by monistic philosophy, and fruitive action. The devotee must constantly serve Kṛṣṇa favorably, as Kṛṣṇa desires.’
What the purport teaches
- First-class devotional service is free from material desires, knowledge obtained through monistic philosophy and fruitive action. The devotee constantly serves Kṛṣṇa favorably, as Kṛṣṇa desires.
- Kṛṣṇa wants everyone to think of Him, become His devotee, worship Him and offer Him obeisances. Fulfilling His desires favorably is the mark of a pure devotee.
- Kṛṣṇa wants everyone to surrender unto Him. One who spreads the teachings of the Bhagavad-gītā for everyone’s benefit is most dear to Him.
Try this today
Today, offer obeisances to Kṛṣṇa and spend a quiet moment thinking of Him.
Ask yourself
How can I make my service more responsive to what Kṛṣṇa desires?
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.