Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 22.33
Sincere Surrender Frees One from Māyā
“One is immediately freed from the clutches of māyā if he seriously and sincerely says, ‘My dear Lord Kṛṣṇa, although I have forgotten You for so many long years in the material world, today I am surrendering unto You. I am Your sincere and serious servant. Please engage me in Your service.’
What the purport teaches
- One is immediately freed from māyā’s clutches by seriously and sincerely surrendering to Kṛṣṇa.
- This surrender acknowledges having forgotten Kṛṣṇa for many long years in the material world.
- The surrendered person accepts being Kṛṣṇa’s sincere and serious servant and asks to be engaged in His service.
Try this today
Sincerely offer the prayer: “My dear Lord Kṛṣṇa, although I have forgotten You for so many long years in the material world, today I am surrendering unto You. I am Your sincere and serious servant. Please engage me in Your service.”
Ask yourself
Am I ready to sincerely ask Kṛṣṇa to engage me in His service today?
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.