Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 24.101
Give Up Even the Desire for Liberation
“The prefix ‘pra’ in the word ‘projjhita’ specifically refers to those desiring liberation or oneness with the Supreme. Such a desire should be understood to be the foremost cheating propensity. The great commentator Śrīdhara Svāmī has explained this verse in that way.
What the purport teaches
- The prefix ‘pra’ in ‘projjhita’ specifically refers to those who desire liberation or oneness with the Supreme.
- Such a desire is described as the foremost cheating propensity, rather than the goal of pure devotional service.
- Śrīdhara Svāmī explains the verse in this way, clarifying how thoroughly cheating desires are rejected.
Try this today
Before one act of devotional service today, pause and set the intention to serve Kṛṣṇa rather than seek liberation or oneness.
Ask yourself
Do I seek devotional service itself, or do I see it as a means to my own liberation?
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.