Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 22.121
The nine processes of bhaktiBecoming a friend
“After one is established in devotional service, the positive actions are (1) hearing, (2) chanting, (3) remembering, (4) worshiping, (5) praying, (6) serving, (7) accepting servitorship, (8) becoming a friend and (9) surrendering fully.
What the purport teaches
- After one is established in devotional service, positive actions include hearing, chanting, and remembering.
- Worshiping, praying, and serving are also positive devotional actions.
- Accepting servitorship, becoming a friend, and surrendering fully complete these nine actions.
Try this today
Sakhyam: serve the Lord as a friend, without fear or formality. Speak to the Lord plainly for one minute today, as you would to a friend — including what you find difficult.
Ask yourself
Do I speak to Him with love, or only with requests?
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.