Live Caitanya Caritamrta · CC Madhya 24.116
Mercy Awakens Attraction and Service
“By the mercy of Śrīla Vyāsadeva, Śukadeva Gosvāmī was attracted by the pastimes of Lord Kṛṣṇa. Being thus attracted by Kṛṣṇa’s transcendental qualities, he also became a devotee and engaged in His service.
What the purport teaches
- By the mercy of Śrīla Vyāsadeva, Śukadeva Gosvāmī became attracted by Lord Kṛṣṇa’s pastimes.
- Kṛṣṇa’s transcendental qualities drew Śukadeva Gosvāmī toward devotion.
- He became a devotee and engaged in Kṛṣṇa’s service.
Try this today
Write down the progression described here: mercy, attraction to Kṛṣṇa, and devotional service.
Ask yourself
How does this verse connect mercy, attraction to Kṛṣṇa, and 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.