Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 22.63
Serving Kṛṣṇa Satisfies All the Demigods
“ ‘By pouring water on the root of a tree, one automatically satisfies the trunk, branches and twigs. Similarly, by supplying food to the stomach, where it nourishes the life air, one satisfies all the senses. In the same way, by worshiping Kṛṣṇa and rendering Him service, one automatically satisfies all the demigods.’
What the purport teaches
- Water poured on a tree’s root automatically satisfies its trunk, branches and twigs.
- Food supplied to the stomach nourishes the life air and satisfies all the senses.
- Similarly, worshiping Kṛṣṇa and rendering Him service automatically satisfies all the demigods.
Try this today
When you eat today, recall the stomach example and its teaching about worshiping Kṛṣṇa.
Ask yourself
How do the examples of the root and stomach strengthen my confidence in serving 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.