Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 23.46
Permanent Mellows Bring Happiness and Kṛṣṇa’s Affection
“These five transcendental mellows exist permanently. The devotee may be attracted to one of these mellows, and thus he becomes happy. Kṛṣṇa also becomes inclined toward such a devotee and comes under his control.
What the purport teaches
- The five transcendental mellows exist permanently. The purport identifies permanent ecstasy as sthāyi-bhāva.
- A devotee may be attracted to one of these mellows and thus become happy.
- Kṛṣṇa also becomes inclined toward such a devotee and comes under the devotee’s control.
Try this today
Spend a quiet minute reflecting on the devotee’s happiness and Kṛṣṇa’s loving response described here.
Ask yourself
What touches you about Kṛṣṇa becoming inclined toward such a devotee?
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.