Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 22.126
The items of regulative serviceCelebrate with devotees
“(31) One should perform all endeavors for Kṛṣṇa. (32) One should look forward to His mercy. (33) One should partake of various ceremonies with devotees — ceremonies like Lord Kṛṣṇa’s birthday or Rāmacandra’s birthday.
What the purport teaches
- One should perform all endeavors for Kṛṣṇa.
- One should look forward to His mercy.
- One should take part with devotees in ceremonies such as Lord Kṛṣṇa’s birthday or Rāmacandra’s birthday.
Try this today
Partake of ceremonies with devotees — the Lord's birthday and the like. Join one festival, class or kīrtana with devotees today, even briefly.
Ask yourself
When did I last celebrate with the Lord's people?
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.