Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 22.40
Kṛṣṇa’s Shelter Ends Repeated Material Requests
“ ‘Whenever Kṛṣṇa is requested to fulfill one’s desire, He undoubtedly does so, but He does not award anything which, after being enjoyed, will cause one to petition Him again and again to fulfill further desires. When one has other desires but engages in the Lord’s service, Kṛṣṇa forcibly gives one shelter at His lotus feet, where one will forget all other desires.’
What the purport teaches
- Kṛṣṇa fulfills one’s requests, but He does not award something that will lead to repeated petitions for further enjoyment.
- When someone serves Him while holding other desires, Kṛṣṇa forcibly gives that person shelter at His lotus feet.
- At that shelter, one forgets all other desires.
Try this today
In prayer today, ask for shelter at Kṛṣṇa’s lotus feet rather than another object of enjoyment.
Ask yourself
How does this verse change what I hope to receive when I approach 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.