Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 22.19
Dedicate Knowledge and Activity to Kṛṣṇa
“ ‘When pure knowledge is beyond all material affinity but is not dedicated to the Supreme Personality of Godhead [Kṛṣṇa], it does not appear very beautiful, although it is knowledge without a material tinge. What, then, is the use of fruitive activities — which are naturally painful from the beginning and transient by nature — if they are not utilized for the devotional service of the Lord? How can they be very attractive?’
What the purport teaches
- Even knowledge free from material affinity does not appear beautiful unless it is dedicated to Kṛṣṇa.
- Fruitive activities are painful from the beginning and temporary. Without being used in the Lord’s devotional service, how can they be attractive?
- Vyāsadeva felt morose even after writing many Vedic literatures. Nārada advised him to write about the Supreme Personality of Godhead’s activities, and he began writing Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam.
Try this today
Spend a few minutes reading about the activities of the Supreme Personality of Godhead.
Ask yourself
How can what I learn become dedicated to Kṛṣṇa rather than remain knowledge alone?
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.