Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 22.165
Spontaneous attachment draws Kṛṣṇa close
“In the seed of affection, there is attachment which goes by two names, rati and bhāva. The Supreme Personality of Godhead comes under the control of such attachment.
What the purport teaches
- Attachment in the seed of affection is called rati or bhāva. Externally, the devotee performs devotional service in nine ways, beginning with śravaṇa and kīrtana.
- Within the mind, the devotee always thinks of an eternal relationship with Kṛṣṇa and follows the devotees of Vṛndāvana. Through the spiritual master, service to Rādhā and Kṛṣṇa can develop into spontaneous love beyond the regulative principles.
- Such service brings affection at Kṛṣṇa’s lotus feet. Kṛṣṇa comes under the control of these spontaneous feelings, and ultimately the devotee can attain His association.
Try this today
Set aside a few minutes for hearing or chanting about Kṛṣṇa, giving your mind to Him as you do so.
Ask yourself
How can I give more attention to both my outward service and my inward remembrance of 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.