Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 19.216
Devotion Is Fearless in Every Condition
“ ‘A person who is devoted to the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Nārāyaṇa, is not afraid of anything. Elevation to the heavenly kingdom, condemnation to hell and liberation from material bondage all appear the same to a devotee.’
What the purport teaches
- A person devoted to the Supreme Personality of Godhead, Nārāyaṇa, is not afraid of anything.
- Heavenly elevation, condemnation to hell and liberation from material bondage all appear equal to the devotee.
- The devotee’s only desire is attachment to Kṛṣṇa’s lotus feet and engagement in His transcendental loving service.
Try this today
When a fear arises today, pause and express your wish to remain attached to Kṛṣṇa’s lotus feet and His service.
Ask yourself
How might my concerns change if loving service to Kṛṣṇa were my only desire?
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.