Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 22.37
Kṛṣṇa Gives Shelter Beyond Our Requests
“If those who desire material enjoyment or merging into the existence of the Absolute Truth engage in the Lord’s transcendental loving service, they will immediately attain shelter at Kṛṣṇa’s lotus feet, although they did not ask for it. Kṛṣṇa is therefore very merciful.
What the purport teaches
- Even those who desire material enjoyment or merging into the Absolute Truth can engage in the Lord’s transcendental loving service.
- Through that service, they immediately attain shelter at Kṛṣṇa’s lotus feet, although they did not ask for it.
- This gift of unasked-for shelter shows that Kṛṣṇa is very merciful.
Try this today
Offer a brief prayer of gratitude for Kṛṣṇa’s merciful shelter.
Ask yourself
How does Kṛṣṇa’s mercy encourage me to serve despite my mixed desires?
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.