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Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 24.114

Attraction Leads to Pure Devotional Service

“The minds of the four Kumāras were attracted by the aroma of the flowers offered to Kṛṣṇa’s lotus feet. Being thus attracted by the transcendental qualities of Kṛṣṇa, they engaged in pure devotional service.

Śrīla Prabhupāda · Śrī Caitanya Caritamrta Madhya 24.114, translation

What the purport teaches

  • The minds of the four Kumāras were attracted by the aroma of flowers offered to Kṛṣṇa’s lotus feet.
  • Their attraction was to the transcendental qualities of Kṛṣṇa.
  • Being thus attracted, they engaged in pure devotional service.

Try this today

Offer a flower to Kṛṣṇa today, remembering the Kumāras’ attraction to His lotus feet.

Ask yourself

How might appreciation of Kṛṣṇa lead you toward serving Him?

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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