Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 23.4
Deepening Affection Becomes Love of Godhead
“When affection for Kṛṣṇa becomes deeper, one attains love of Godhead in devotional service. Such a position is called sthāyi-bhāva, permanent enjoyment of the mellows of devotional service to Kṛṣṇa.
What the purport teaches
- When affection for Kṛṣṇa becomes deeper, one attains love of Godhead in devotional service.
- This position is called sthāyi-bhāva.
- Sthāyi-bhāva means permanent enjoyment of the mellows of devotional service to Kṛṣṇa.
Try this today
Before one act of devotional service today, pause and remember that its aim is deeper affection for Kṛṣṇa.
Ask yourself
Am I giving attention to deepening my affection for Kṛṣṇa in devotional service?
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.