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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 23.100

Dedication Opens the Taste of Devotional Mellows

“ ‘Nondevotees cannot understand the exchange of transcendental mellows between the devotees and the Lord. In all respects, this is very difficult to understand, but one who has dedicated everything to the lotus feet of Kṛṣṇa can taste the transcendental mellows.’

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 23.100, translation

What the purport teaches

  • Nondevotees cannot understand the exchange of transcendental mellows between the devotees and the Lord.
  • These exchanges are, in all respects, very difficult to understand.
  • One who has dedicated everything to the lotus feet of Kṛṣṇa can taste the transcendental mellows.

Try this today

Set aside a few minutes today specifically for devotional service to Kṛṣṇa.

Ask yourself

What part of your life could you more consciously dedicate to 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.

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