Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 19.188
Permanent Mellows and Sudden Emotions
“The five direct transcendental mellows of devotional service are permanently situated in the heart of the devotee, whereas the seven indirect emotions appear suddenly under certain conditions and appear more powerful.
What the purport teaches
- The five direct transcendental mellows of devotional service are permanently situated in the devotee’s heart.
- The seven indirect emotions appear suddenly under certain conditions.
- When these indirect emotions arise, they appear more powerful than the direct mellows.
Try this today
Write one sentence contrasting the permanent direct mellows with the sudden indirect emotions.
Ask yourself
How does this distinction help you separate permanence from apparent emotional strength?
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.