Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 22.84
Devotee Association Awakens Attraction for the Lord
“ ‘O my Lord! O infallible Supreme Person! When a person wandering throughout the universes becomes eligible for liberation from material existence, he gets an opportunity to associate with devotees. When he associates with devotees, his attraction for You is awakened. You are the Supreme Personality of Godhead — the highest goal of the topmost devotees, and the Lord of the universe.’
What the purport teaches
- When a person wandering throughout the universes becomes eligible for liberation from material existence, an opportunity to associate with devotees comes.
- Through association with devotees, attraction for the Lord is awakened.
- The infallible Supreme Person is the Supreme Personality of Godhead and the Lord of the universe. He is the highest goal of the topmost devotees.
Try this today
Speak with a devotee today about the Lord and notice how that association affects your attraction for Him.
Ask yourself
How has association with devotees helped awaken your attraction for the Lord?
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.