Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 22.140
Complete Devotional Service Frees All Debts
“If a person gives up all material desires and completely engages in the transcendental loving service of Kṛṣṇa, as enjoined in the revealed scriptures, he is never indebted to the demigods, sages or forefathers.
What the purport teaches
- We are indebted to the demigods for necessities such as air, light and water. By using Vedic literature, we also become indebted to the great sages.
- Birth in a family brings indebtedness to our forefathers. We are also indebted to living beings such as cows and other animals whose service we accept.
- One who gives up all material desires and completely engages in Kṛṣṇa’s loving service, as directed by the revealed scriptures, is absolved of all debts.
Try this today
Recall one necessity you receive from others, then spend a few minutes in Kṛṣṇa’s devotional service.
Ask yourself
How does recognizing the service you receive from others deepen your appreciation of devotional service?
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.