Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 22.39
Serve to Satisfy Kṛṣṇa, Not Gain Wealth
“ ‘Since I am very intelligent, why should I give this fool material prosperity? Instead I shall induce him to take the nectar of the shelter of My lotus feet and make him forget illusory material enjoyment.’
What the purport teaches
- Although a person may foolishly seek material prosperity through devotion, Kṛṣṇa is all-intelligent. He engages that person in service so that material opulence is gradually forgotten.
- We should not exchange loving service for material prosperity. In pure Kṛṣṇa consciousness, our only desire is to satisfy Kṛṣṇa.
- Surrender means completely depending on Kṛṣṇa’s mercy, not demanding something from Him. Whether kept in poverty or opulence, the devotee should seriously serve to satisfy the Lord.
Try this today
Offer one act of service today with the prayer, “May this satisfy You,” without asking for material profit.
Ask yourself
Would I still want to satisfy Kṛṣṇa if my material circumstances did not improve?
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.