Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 2.46
Examining Outward Displays of Love
“Actually, My love for Kṛṣṇa is far, far away. Whatever I do is actually an exhibition of pseudo love of Godhead. When you see Me cry, I am simply falsely demonstrating My great fortune. Please try to understand this beyond a doubt.
What the purport teaches
- Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu says that His love for Kṛṣṇa is far, far away.
- He describes whatever He does as an exhibition of pseudo love of Godhead.
- He says His tears falsely demonstrate His great fortune and asks His friends to understand this beyond a doubt.
Try this today
Notice one moment today when you want others to admire your devotion, and honestly acknowledge that wish.
Ask yourself
Am I more concerned with appearing fortunate in devotion than with genuinely loving Kṛṣṇa?
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.